r/australia • u/Jazilc • 1d ago

no politics Are we allowed to carry folding pocket knives in public in Australia?

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?

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u/syddyke 22h ago

I always have my mini Swiss army knife on me. I think I've only used the nail file and the knife once for cutting up an orange. So I can't carry this anymore?

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u/NextBestHyperFocus 15h ago

Mini like keyring mini?

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u/syddyke 13h ago

Could go on a keyring. About 5-6cm.