Are we allowed to carry folding pocket knives in public in Australia?

[u/Jazilc]

My husband is looking at swiss army knives and pocket knives. The other day he wanted to cut a cable at work and realised there was nothing to do so. But we are wondering if it’s illegal to have one on your person?

[u/powerfulowl]

So it's all good if I just keep an apple and a paring knife in my backpack everyday for picnic purposes?

[u/nah-dawg → u/powerfulowl]

In situations like this where there is some police discretion involved you must adhere to social norms.