Tis person is the Premier of Queensland. He is also a child., page-32

''If it stops 1 child getting hold of a knife & injuring / killing someone it's something that should happen.''

You avoid my point.

I repeat ... juveniles will get hold of knives even if the shop won't sell them one.
Miles needs other methods to stop youth crime.

Every kitchen drawer is full of knives.
Steak knives are very lethal if used for that purpose.