India, March 13 -- Australia's Victoria state has banned machetes in an attempt to lower 'knife crime' in the region, the premier said.

Victoria is becoming the first Australian state to impose such a ban.

In her X post, Victoria Premier Jacinta Allan wrote: "There's no place for machetes like these on our streets."

"That's why I've announced Australia's first machete ban here in Victoria," she said.

She said: "Together with our tough bail laws, we're putting community safety above all - to keep Victorians safe."

The ban, once imposed from September 1, will classify machetes as prohibited weapons.

Those caught with a machete will face penalties, including up to two years in jail or a fine exceeding $47,000, reported 9 News.

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