This will mean it is an offence to manufacture, sell, distribute, supply, or otherwise deal in, or use or have possession of, a machete or sword, carrying a maximum penalty of $20,000 or two. South australia will have the toughest knife laws in the country, under reforms to be introduced to parliament by the state government this week. Offensive weapons and dangerous articles it is an offence, without lawful excuse, to carry an offensive weapon or an article of disguise or possess a housebreaking implement [summary.
There are a number of laws that restrict or prohibit the possession and use of such items. This is a significant step forward in keeping the community safe, developed in consultation with sa police and others. Similarly, section 21e will be amended to make it an offence for a person to, without lawful excuse, have possession of a knife in an education facility or public place.
A person who has possession of an undetectable knife is exempt from the offences of possession and use of the knife under section 15(1c)(b) of the act if he or she has possession of the knife. This comprehensive package of reforms is part of the government’s. Summary offences (knives and other weapons) amendment bill 2025 a bill for an act to amend the summary offences act 1953. Prohibited weapons, dangerous articles and explosives pose a risk to public safety.