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Fraser Barton

Weapon search laws extended in $1.2b safety pledge

Queensland Premier Steven Miles talks with victim of crime Russell Field outside parliament. (Jono Searle/AAP PHOTOS)

A weapon search trial that has gained national attention after knife attacks in Sydney is set to be expanded to shops and pubs.

Queensland Premier Steven Miles on Tuesday announced police "wanding" powers in the state would be extended under a raft of proposed laws.

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