Knife Law Resources
Knives and Controlled Items
Resources for business explaining the 2024 QLD laws for the sale of knives and other controlled items. Return to main page >
Mandatory signage A5 – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Official mandatory signage which must be displayed in stores from 1 Sept 2024 (A5 horizontal and vertical formats)
Mandatory signage A4 – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Official mandatory signage which must be displayed in stores from 1 Sept 2024 (A4 horizontal and vertical formats)
Knife sale laws across Australia (updated)
Comparison table of requirements for the sale of knives and other controlled items across Australia. Updated 27 October 2025.
*Main Guide for Sellers* – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Comprehensive Guide for Sellers of knives and other controlled items in QLD. Page 8 updated 4 July 2024.
Basic factsheet A4 – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Presentation – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Powerpoint presentation slides used by National Retail during our weekly information sessions
Small Customer Flier – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Small (A6) flier ideal for businesses to print and place at your service desk or counter to explain the laws to customers when needed.
Optional campaign posters – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Optional campaign posters and point-of-sale materials (A4 to small shelf-talkers). Please note these campaign materials are not a replacement for mandatory signage.
Staffroom posters – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Two A4 posters – Employee obligations and How to check ID
Sample staff acknowledgement – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Sample form for staff to acknowledge they have been instructed and warned of their obligations
Spread the word (comms kit) – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Kit of sample emails, social media posts and key resources to distribute to your network of businesses. (MS Word doc)
Social media tiles – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
Assortment of social media images and website banners to promote the support services available to sellers.
Translated Factsheets
Vietnamese Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
VIETNAMESE – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Korean Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
KOREAN – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Hindi Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
HINDI – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Chinese Traditional Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
CHINESE TRADITIONAL – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Chinese Simplified Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
CHINESE SIMPLIFIED – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
Arabic Factsheet – 2024 QLD Knife and Controlled Items
ARABIC – One page factsheet outlining seller responsibilities and support services for business
