ACT Police Won't Get New Knife Search Powers
Update: 2025-12-04
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The Australian Capital Territory will not grant police new powers to randomly search individuals for knives, as data shows consistent knife-related offenses. Instead, the government considers using metal detection wands in situations with reasonable suspicion, aiming for less intrusive searches. However, concerns remain about potential escalation and disproportionate targeting of First Nations people.
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