Tougher knife laws aren’t the only solution to Victoria’s violent crime problem

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 02:47:32 +1000

Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>

Andrew Pam
<https://theconversation.com/tougher-knife-laws-arent-the-only-solution-to-victorias-violent-crime-problem-264993>

"Violent crime involving young people is causing significant community concern
in Victoria.

The recent fatal stabbings of two boys in Cobblebank, along with the high rates
of youth involvement in robberies and aggravated burglaries, has fuelled calls
for “Jack’s Law” to be introduced in Victoria.

Jack’s Law would give police powers to conduct random, non-invasive wanding
searches (using handheld electronic metal detectors) for knives and other
weapons in public spaces, similar to random breath testing."

Offer free martial arts courses for kids at risk so they don’t need knives.

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
--
mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics

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