New Aussie Knife Laws - IMPORTANT News

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Hi All,

We need this information spread far and wide on this forum.

As of December 14th 2015, the importation laws into Australia have been fixed (somewhat).

It is now LEGAL to import FLIPPERS and One Hand Openers (assisted and autos are still a no go).

I have included links to the information (see the top of the second page on the .pdf from the second link).
 1) ‘Flipper knives’ have been removed from import control under Item 14 of Schedule 13.
o The controls remain on automatic and assisted opening knives (i.e. switchblades and flick knives).
2)  The controls on single-handed opening knives and parts for single-handed opening knives have been removed (Items 16 and 17 of Schedule 13).
o This allows importers to import single-handed opening knives that can be opened by gravity, inertia or centrifugal force. These knives have many lawful uses, including for use in outdoor recreational activities such as camping, mountaineering and hiking.



https://www.comlaw.gov.au/Details/F2015L01968

http://www.border.gov.au/Customsnotices/Documents/2015-40.pdf


Please spread this great news far and wide.
A sticky in "The Knife Exchange" would be great.

Cheers from Australia
Dave
 
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I just want to make it clear to anyone who jumps in on this. This only covers IMPORT, carry and ownership rules are on a state by state basis, you still need to know your local laws, so keep that in mind. Balisongs, kerambits, and that sort of thing, still no-go. Carry will still be under the lawful excuse rules, so don't go too nuts.
 
gadgetgeek said:
I just want to make it clear to anyone who jumps in on this. This only covers IMPORT, carry and ownership rules are on a state by state basis, you still need to know your local laws, so keep that in mind. Balisongs, kerambits, and that sort of thing, still no-go. Carry will still be under the lawful excuse rules, so don't go too nuts.
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Some things never change do they.....? :cool:
 
the upside is that some of the language used in the new rules outline a couple more "lawful excuses" So that's good, but it probably won't be definitive, so still use caution, but one step at a time. State level changes will be tougher.
 
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