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Machete ban

Learn about changes to owning, using and selling machetes in Victoria.

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The Victorian Machete Amnesty

Hand in your machete at one of our safe disposal bins. The bins are located at 45 police stations across metropolitan and regional Victoria.

A Machete Amnesty is open from 1 September to 30 November 2025 to support the safe disposal of machetes. You can hand in a machete safely and without penalty during this time.