HOBSONS BAY: Drop the knife, save a life


Laverton MLA Sarah Connolly has spoken about the facilities available for people to hand in their machetes.
“For folks in my electorate and nearby, you can get rid of your machetes at deposit bins located at police stations in Werribee, Sunshine and Altona, all in close proximity to my electorate and safe spaces for our community,” Ms Connolly said.
“These deposit bins will be available 24/7 for folks who want to do the right thing and dispose of these dangerous weapons. “You do not need them in our community, and from next month just being caught with them in your possession will have very serious consequences. Enough is enough. “Our government will ensure that these knives and machetes are driven out of our state and out of the hands of young people. “ I will finish by echoing the words of our Minister for Police: ‘Drop the knife and save a life’.”