I’m ok with what they’ve come up with. While I’ve carried pocket knives or a Leatherman for work, I’ve never carried them into the entertainment areas where all the pubs/clubs are. And if you are working in those areas, you will still be permitted to carry your knife.
It’s a compromise between just banning knives and stopping people taking them out on the town where they will be tempted to bring them out in an altercation.
I just read this morning that WA is introducing knife laws like Queensland. They studied Queensland to research the laws.
I’m ok with what they’ve come up with. While I’ve carried pocket knives or a Leatherman for work, I’ve never carried them into the entertainment areas where all the pubs/clubs are. And if you are working in those areas, you will still be permitted to carry your knife.
It’s a compromise between just banning knives and stopping people taking them out on the town where they will be tempted to bring them out in an altercation.