Australia has increased fines for carrying a knife in public

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Under legislation introduced to parliament today Tuesday 20th June 2023, the maximum penalty for carrying a knife in a public place or school will double to four years' imprisonment, a $4,400 fine, or both. Offenders convicted of wielding a knife in a public place will face a maximum fine of $11,000.
 
dialton said:
So, you’re completely unable to arm yourself with a gun or knife to protect yourself or your family?
That’s unacceptable
Sounds like time for new leadership who is interested in the needs of and SERVING THE PEOPLE.
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Out west I still have guns and knives but I'm defending my family from wildlife. We don't see too many junkies out this way. The guns we have to be well locked up when not used though and knives are only used on private property.
 
sonofwilfred said:
Out west I still have guns and knives but I'm defending my family from wildlife. We don't see too many junkies out this way. The guns we have to be well locked up when not used though and knives are only used on private property.
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Not to be argumentative but inquisitive. Here in the states, we have lots of common criminals (not just the crack heads) who prey on innocent people and I suspect would be even more interested in people who had been completely disarmed by order of law while also living out of site of any common traffic or law enforcement. Everything from petty thieves, home invaders, and up to gruesome murderers. If your guns are locked up because you are a law abiding citizen, how can you protect you and yours from unwelcome visitors who would wish to do you harm? What else is prohibited and where does it go after knives?
Once again a non judgmental question. I’m not wishing to turn this into a political discussion.
 
dialton said:
Not to be argumentative but inquisitive. Here in the states, we have lots of common criminals (not just the crack heads) who prey on innocent people and I suspect would be even more interested in people who had been completely disarmed by order of law while also living out of site of any common traffic or law enforcement. Everything from petty thieves, home invaders, and up to gruesome murderers. If your guns are locked up because you are a law abiding citizen, how can you protect you and yours from unwelcome visitors who would wish to do you harm? What else is prohibited and where does it go after knives?
Once again a non judgmental question. I’m not wishing to turn this into a political discussion.
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I understand what you are saying mate. Unfortunately if we defend our selves from humans we will be charged for it. It doesn't make sense. We aren't immune from crime but it's not very common in our community. My nearest neighbour on the farm is 12km away and a trip to the post office is a 80km round trip so isolation helps us. I've been in town with an ESEE 3 on my belt and I had a local police man ask me to kindly stick it back in my ute because I had genuinely forgotten I had it on. If I had of done that in the city I'd expect a good fine and an appointment with the magistrate.
Below is a link to PDF file of prohibited weapons in NSW where I live. It would be interesting to you I think.

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I didn't see nothing in that law about machetes. The loophole is it's an agricultural tool. And a really sharp machete can make a great self defense weapon. If you cannot have a machete then you need to have a revolution.
 
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sonofwilfred said:
The legal definition of a knife in Australia is any instrument with a cutting edge or blade.
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Thank you for sharing. I was born in Chile and spent time in many countries, but live in Alaska now. It is hard to even imagine having those sort of constraints. Guns and blades are just part of everyday life here and nobody gives it a second thought.

Country life is generally more peaceful and safe (from people), but as others have mentioned the bad guys target soft targets and knowing that the majority of people will comply with locking up weapons makes it tempting for them.

Stay safe!
 
sonofwilfred said:
I understand what you are saying mate. Unfortunately if we defend our selves from humans we will be charged for it. It doesn't make sense. We aren't immune from crime but it's not very common in our community. My nearest neighbour on the farm is 12km away and a trip to the post office is a 80km round trip so isolation helps us. I've been in town with an ESEE 3 on my belt and I had a local police man ask me to kindly stick it back in my ute because I had genuinely forgotten I had it on. If I had of done that in the city I'd expect a good fine and an appointment with the magistrate.
Below is a link to PDF file of prohibited weapons in NSW where I live. It would be interesting to you I think.

Dan 🦘🇦🇺
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Just wow!!!
I wouldn’t even know where to start to address my concerns with that list. I wish the very Best of luck to you and your fellow countrymen.
 
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