Australians ordered to surrender machetes or go to prison
The state of Victoria has rolled out machete disposal bins ahead of a ban on the tools amid rising violent crime Read Full Article at RT.com
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The state of Victoria has rolled out machete disposal bins ahead of a ban on the tools amid rising violent crime
Australians have been ordered to surrender their machetes or face up to two years in prison and fines exceeding $30,000 under a new weapons ban in Victoria. The state’s government adopted the measure in an effort reverse a surge in violent crime.
Victoria has announced a complete ban on the possession, sale, and use of machetes, set to come into effect on September 1. Residents have been given a three-month amnesty period to comply, with officials warning that after November 30, having a machete without an exemption will be a criminal offence.
In a statement on Thursday, Premier Jacinta Allan and Police Minister Anthony Carbines said that more than 40 disposal bins had been installed across Victoria, including outside police stations in areas with high rates of violent incidents.
Agricultural workers and those claiming traditional or cultural use will be allowed to keep machetes but must prove eligibility to police if asked.
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