Victoria to Roll Out 45 Machete Disposal Bins in Statewide Amnesty

Which suburbs top the list for weapons offences in Ballarat?

Ballarat recorded a 30 per cent increase in weapon offences as Victoria plans a comprehensive machete ban, with exemptions for agriculture and cultural uses.

'Put your machete in this bin': how the state govt plans to enforce ban

Surrender machetes in Victoria by November or risk 2 years' jail. Safe disposal bins at local police stations including Bendigo during state amnesty.

Victoria to roll out 45 machete disposal bins in statewide amnesty

Dozens of police stations across Melbourne and Victoria have been named as designated machete drop-off points.

Campaign to bin blades in three-month machete amnesty

Machete disposal bins have been placed around the state and a campaign will encourage parents to dispose of...

Victoria to roll out 40 machete disposal bins in statewide amnesty

The Victorian Government has unveiled a machete amnesty ahead of the statewide ban in September.

Victoria Rolls Out Machete Amnesty Before Ban Begins

On the eve of Victoria’s total machete ban, Premier Jacinta Allan unveiled 40 secure disposal bins across the state, encouraging residents to surrender the weapons before the new laws take effect. From Sept. 1, it will be a criminal offence to possess, sell, purchase, or carry a machete without valid authorisation. Offenders face up to two years’ jail or fines exceeding $47,000. The amnesty, running until Nov. 30, gives Victorians a window to le…