retail knife and weapons sales

Summary Offences (Prevention of Knife Crime) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

This bill makes it illegal to sell knives, swords, machetes, axes, spear guns, spears, and replica firearms (including Gel Blasters) to anyone under 18 in Queensland. It also bans the sale of weapons marketed as suitable for violence and requires retailers to display prohibition signs and securely store dangerous items.