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Victoria is set to empower police with unprecedented knife-detection powers, allowing them to scan anyone in public spaces using handheld metal detectors—no warrant required. Inspired by successful models in Queensland and NSW, the plan aims to roll out by early 2027 if the government wins the next election. This marks a dramatic U-turn from past opposition, fueled by a recent Federal Court ruling that invalidated previous targeted search zones—including Melbourne’s CBD—and heightened pressure from families grieving violence. Supporters cite Queensland’s success, where thousands of weapons have been seized, while critics warn of racial profiling and lack of proven crime reduction. With bipartisan backing from Liberals and Nationals, and a pledge to buy 1,200 new scanners, this move signals a major escalation in Victoria’s war on knife crime.

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