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Ethan James

Bin it or face years behind bars: machete ban begins

A ban on machetes is in force in Victoria, with people given three months to surrender the weapons. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

Victoria's ban on machetes has begun, with penalties of up to two years' jail or a fine of more than $47,000 for people who break the rules.

The law change from Monday makes it illegal to own, use, carry, transport or sell the knives without an exemption or valid approval.

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