Question - Justice

1. What legislation currently regulates the sale, possession, or distribution of bladed weapons, including machetes, in the ACT.
2. Which ACT Government body is responsible for enforcing compliance with the legislation referred to in part (1).
3. From the 2019-2020 reporting period to present, how many retailers in the ACT have been found in breach of regulations relating to the sale of bladed weapons; if any, what enforcement action was taken.
4. Are ACT retailers currently required to hold a licence or verify age prior to selling machetes or other large, bladed implements.
5. Has the ACT Government issued any formal guidance or advisory material to retailers regarding the responsible sale of machetes or similar bladed items.
6. Has the ACT Government reviewed, or does it intend to review, interstate developments regarding the restriction or regulation of machetes, including actions taken in Victoria.

QON—Please see attached PDF for a copy of the answer to question on notice No 647.