Nobody actually uses them

Sure if you don’t know anyone. I have a machete, so does my dad, a few mates of mine use them on their properties as well.

But when machetes are no longer available do you think these idiots won’t just pick up an axe? We going to ban axes then?

A lot of people who chop firewood would be very pissed off about that one.

Oh and btw before the VIC ban Bunnings stocked machetes nationwide. You can still buy them at BCF and camping/hiking stores.