Not really, it was already planned:

‘Do this now’: Premier’s fast-track after machete violence

They were expected to take effect from September 1, giving police time to prepare for the changes, according to Allan.

…com.au/…/northland-machete-ban-victoria

But she has brought it forward thanks to people like this lovely chap:

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Also these 2 died earlier in the year because of gang violence in Melbourne:

Multiple young men have lost their lives in fatal stabbing incidents in suburban Melbourne in recent months, including 24-year-old Lino Atem in January and just over a month later, 24-year-old Natan Mwanza.

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www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-14/…/105049700

Melbourne has massive issues with violence and it has been going on for years now

Victoria Police said a hardcore group of young offenders aged between 14 and 17 were responsible for the sharp rise in aggravated home burglaries.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-03-20/…/105074300

This is Australia, we are a first world country and every opportunity to better yourself, we shouldn’t have criminal scum like this running around.