Jack's Law for Victoria would give police the power to scan for, detect and remove dangerous weapons such as knives from high-risk areas including transport hubs, shopping centres and sporting and entertainment venues.
The reform is named in honour of 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was tragically killed in a knife attack in Queensland in 2019.
All Australian states except Victoria have introduced a version of Jack's Law, despite co-founder of the Jack Beasley Foundation and father of Jack, Brett Beasley, meeting with the Minister for police in June 2024.
After calling on the Allan Labor Government to introduce Jack's Law for Victoria throughout 2025, the Liberals and Nationals attempted to introduce legislation into State Parliament this week, but the government voted it down.
Despite seeking action from the Allan Labor Government for the past 18 months, the Premier only met with Brett Beasley yesterday after the issue was raised in State Parliament by the Liberals and Nationals.
Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections, David Southwick, said: "Jack's Law is a commonsense reform that would give police the power to find knives that are on our streets and save lives.
"Every day the government delays bringing in Jack's Law for Victoria is another day that lives are put at risk.
"Labor can't manage community safety and Victorians are paying the price."
Jack Beasley Foundation Co-founder, Brett Beasley, said: "I am happy that the Premier finally agreed to meet and explore options to introduce Jack's Law into Victoria. The ball is now in her court."
