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American Focus > Blog > Politics > Can’t Make This Up… Aussie Premier Jacinta Allan Sets Up ‘Machete Drop Boxes’ for Locals to Dispose of Their Banned Swords |
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Can’t Make This Up… Aussie Premier Jacinta Allan Sets Up ‘Machete Drop Boxes’ for Locals to Dispose of Their Banned Swords |

Last updated: August 2, 2025 4:30 pm
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Aussie leftist politician Jacinta Allan and one of her machete drop boxes. – via Jacinta Allan on X

Jacinta Allan: The Machete Ban and Its Implications

Jacinta Allan, the premier of Victoria since 2023 and a prominent member of the Australian Labor Party—often categorized as “center-left”—is making headlines with her latest initiative. And, as the title suggests, it’s not about improving public transport or education funding; it’s about machetes.

In an unprecedented move, Allan has announced a ban on the sale and possession of machetes, a measure that’s raising eyebrows across the nation. To facilitate this ban, she has introduced “machete drop boxes” for citizens to safely dispose of their unwanted blades. One might wonder: how did we reach a point where machetes have become a focal point of public safety concerns in Australia?

The Initiative Unveiled

During a recent address, Jacinta Allan elaborated on the logistics of this curious initiative. The machete drop boxes will be available at over 240 police stations throughout Victoria, providing a 24/7 option for citizens to dispose of these weapons legally.

Jacinta Allan: “On the First of September, when the ban on machetes takes effect, we are rolling out through Victoria Police at 247 police stations, the safe disposal bins. These will be at locations right across the state. They’ll be locations where people can come and lawfully dispose of any machete that they may already have at one of these bins, safely and securely. We’ve done this because we want to get these knives off the streets, because these knives destroy lives.”

Allan appears quite proud of her initiative, confidently declaring war on machetes as if they were some nefarious entity stalking the streets of Victoria. However, one can’t help but question: where does this end? Will we soon see campaigns for butter knife disposal or a crackdown on other “dangerous” kitchen utensils?

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Public Reaction and Broader Implications

Machetes destroy lives, and we’re taking them off the streets. More than 40 safe disposal bins will be available 24/7 at police stations across Victoria to allow people to safely and securely dispose of these weapons. Available from 1 September. pic.twitter.com/AoJn8j9CS6

— Jacinta Allan (@JacintaAllanMP) July 31, 2025

This initiative, while certainly aiming to enhance public safety, also raises important questions about the effectiveness of such bans in addressing the root causes of violence. Machetes, while indeed capable of causing harm, are hardly the primary threat to public safety. The focus on such symbolic measures can detract from more pressing issues that require attention and resources.

Conclusion

In summary, Jacinta Allan’s machete ban and the accompanying drop box initiative may represent a well-intentioned effort to curb violence, but they also illustrate a trend of tackling symptoms rather than addressing underlying societal problems. As we await the implementation of this peculiar policy, one can only hope it doesn’t lead to further absurdities in the quest for safety. Perhaps next on the agenda will be a campaign against overly sharp pencils—after all, we must protect the populace at all costs.

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