In the effort of protecting local communities and deterring youth offenders engaging in knife crime, new legislations banning the sale of knives and other items to minors have been passed by the Queensland Parliament.
The new laws make the sale of knives, replica firearms, including gel blasters, and edged weapons like machetes, axes, and swords to juveniles an offence, and Police Minister Mark Ryan believes the passing of these legislations stands as another positive advancement in the government’s comprehensive strategy to support community safety.
“The new laws will help to keep dangerous items out of the hands of young criminals,” explained Mr Ryan.
In reducing accessibility, the legislations have been designed to disrupt and deter violent offences in youth and furthermore criminalise attempts to use false identification to purchase these items.
The new laws follow research conducted by Queensland Police Service (QPS), including an assessment of crime statistics, comparisons to knife crime in other jurisdictions and considerations of comparable legislative responses in Queensland including the sale of spray paint to minors. Commissioner Katarina Carroll believes the legislations will disrupt dangerous behaviour at the source, and work to allow communities to feel safe in their own homes and on the streets.
“Too many times we have seen the devastation which can result from possessing a knife including lifelong trauma for the victims, their families and the community,” explained Ms. Katarina Carroll.
“The Queensland Police Service welcomes the new laws as another tool for police to use in ensuring the best protection for the community.”
The new laws mark a commendable step to ensure the protection of retailers and community members alike and furthermore work to reduce youth offences and deter knife crime in Queensland.
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