re: MACHETE
Is this for real???? It just has to be a joke…
Is this for real???? It just has to be a joke…
Sorry, this is real; announced in Victoria for forty-five (45) drop boxes at police stations.
They had previously done a 'knives drop box' which was unsuccessful, as criminals don't give up their weapons and utensils...
Here's grok-
The X post by @iTALKMAKEUP
- references a policy in Victoria, Australia, where machetes are banned starting September 1, 2025, with safe disposal bins installed at police stations to encourage compliance during an amnesty period ending November 30, 2025, reflecting a legislative response to rising concerns about knife-related violence.
This policy is part of a broader trend in Australia towards stricter weapon control, influenced by historical immigration patterns and recent demographic shifts, particularly from Asia, which have prompted discussions on public safety and cultural integration since the end of the White Australia policy in 1973.
The implementation of machete drop boxes, while aiming to reduce street violence, has sparked debate on efficacy and cultural implications, as similar measures in other contexts have shown mixed results, with some studies suggesting that such bans may not significantly deter crime without addressing underlying social issues.