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Local station to be a drop off point for machetes

July 31, 2025 8:08 am in by

Mildura Police Station has been identified as one of 45 drop off points for machetes ahead of a three-month amnesty to dispose of the weapons

The amnesty is set to run from September 1st when Victoria will become the first state to BAN machetes.

As of 1 September, it will be illegal to own, use, buy, sell or transport machetes.

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There will be some machete-related exemptions in place.

There is currently an interim machete sales ban in place.

Secure bins are to be installed at police stations across the state.

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