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Police taking knife off suspect

New knife sale ban for minors sees Jack’s Law getting tougher

As of September 1, new laws have come into effect across Queensland aimed at curbing knife crime. Retailers are now prohibited from selling knives to anyone under 18 and must display clear signage about these age restrictions. Additionally, certain controlled items, like double-edged knives and machetes, must be securely stored.

Mobile phone screenshot of myGov app

Australia introduces new digital identity system TEx

Australia is poised to revolutionise digital identity with the introduction of the Trust Exchange (TEx), allowing people to securely verify their identity using a credential token linked to their myGov account.

Police taking knife off suspect

New knife sale ban for minors sees Jack’s Law getting tougher

As of September 1, new laws have come into effect across Queensland aimed at curbing knife crime. Retailers are now prohibited from selling knives to anyone under 18 and must display clear signage about these age restrictions. Additionally, certain controlled items, like double-edged knives and machetes, must be securely stored.

Mobile phone screenshot of myGov app

Australia introduces new digital identity system TEx

Australia is poised to revolutionise digital identity with the introduction of the Trust Exchange (TEx), allowing people to securely verify their identity using a credential token linked to their myGov account.

Police taking knife off suspect

New knife sale ban for minors sees Jack’s Law getting tougher

As of September 1, new laws have come into effect across Queensland aimed at curbing knife crime. Retailers are now prohibited from selling knives to anyone under 18 and must display clear signage about these age restrictions. Additionally, certain controlled items, like double-edged knives and machetes, must be securely stored.

Mobile phone screenshot of myGov app

Australia introduces new digital identity system TEx

Australia is poised to revolutionise digital identity with the introduction of the Trust Exchange (TEx), allowing people to securely verify their identity using a credential token linked to their myGov account.