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Callum Godde, Allanah Sciberras and Rachael Ward

Machete ban enforcers slow to hit beat after mall brawl

A machete ban is in place but enforcers won't hit the streets until Thursday, says Nick Staikos. (James Ross/AAP PHOTOS)

An Australian-first ban on machete sales has sliced into action but enforcement officers are yet to hit the streets.

Shoppers and workers ran for their lives when a wild fight broke out between machete-wielding rival gangs at Northland Shopping Centre in Melbourne's north on Sunday.

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