NEW LAWS which ban the sale of knives to juveniles will require retailers to securely stores, particular controlled items such as double-edged knives, machetes, tomahawks, and axes and display signage regarding age-restricted items.
Any advertising of knives or controlled items that suggests them “suitable for combat” will be prohibited to further curb notoriety of weapon carrying.
In a joint effort, the QPS has partnered with the National Retail Association to undertake extensive engagement activities.
FAST FACT
Under the new laws:
- It will become an offence to sell knives and other controlled items to juveniles.
- It will become an offence to use false identification to purchase these items.
- It will become an offence to advertise these items as “suitable for combat”.
- Retailers will be required to securely store particular controlled items prior to sale.
- Retailers will be required to display signage regarding age restriction for sales.
- Find out more at https://www.police.qld.gov.au/initiatives/end-knife-violence
- Toll-free hotline for retailers: 1800 571 146.
