"Jack's Law is preventing future tragedies and other Queensland families' lives being ripped apart by knife crime," Ms Beasley said.
More than 1,400 weapons off Queensland’s streets under Jack’s Law
More than 1,400 dangerous weapons in Queensland have been removed since Jack’s Law came into effect.
Queensland police officers have scanned 198,469 people, seized 1,439 weapons, including machetes and charged 2,934 people with 5,810 offences since July 2025 to restore safety where you live.
The Queensland Government is making Queensland safer with more police and stronger laws like Jack’s Law.
Jack's Law allows police to use handheld metal detectors to wand in public places and seize weapons before they are used.
Queensland Police Service has seized more than 1000 knives and edged weapons since July 2025 under Jack’s Law.
The laws are in honour of 17-year-old Jack Beasley, who was fatally stabbed during a night out with friends on the Gold Coast in 2019.
His parents Brett and Belinda Beasley have since strongly advocated against knife crime across Australia to keep young people safe.
"Jack's legacy lives on through these life-saving laws with every dangerous weapon seized a potential life saved and another family spared the heartbreak we have been forced to endure since Jack's tragic death," Mr Beasley said.
Deputy Commissioner Mark Kelly said the Queensland Police Service was dedicated in making the community safer by preventing knife crime before it occurred.
“There is never a need to carry a knife or weapon in Queensland,” Deputy Commissioner Kelly said.
“Our officers are visible, they are active, and they are using every tool available to prevent weapons on our streets, in our transport hubs, entertainment precincts and community spaces.
“Wanding is one of many proactive, high-visibility approaches police use to engage with and educate the community, and enforce the law to keep people safe.”
Find out more about how Jack's Law is making Queensland safer.
- Last updated:
- 11 September 2026