Queensland Knife Restrictions do not align with state law and are discriminative

[ozzyleo]

The new policy that eBay have imposed meaning any buyer residing in Queensland can not purchase any knife is not aligned with the actual legislation changes.

The only thing that has changed is that you need to be 18 to purchase a knife.

Ebay should just implement age verification and stop this ridiculous heavy handed policy that prevents legitimate users such as myself from purchasing legal items.

[gutterpunkz05]

They have a blade and are restricted by Qld Law.

[hennohimself]

They are not restricted for people 18+.

I can buy alcohol from ebay. And I can buy axes and knives in retails stores. There are no restrictions for me, so why is ebay restricting me.

[padi*0409]

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@hennohimself wrote:

I can buy alcohol from ebay.

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Yes, but you can only sell alcohol on eBay if you have a liquor license.

[hennohimself]

False equivalence as ebay seller restrictions are not the issue being discussed. Besides, you do not need a license to sell knives or axes in any capacity; all of the restrictions are applied to purchasers under 18. But even if there was a 'blade licence' for sellers, the current restrictions would still not allow me to purchase.

The fact remains that it is entirely legal for me to purchase bladed tools in QLD and yet ebay will not allow it. But does allow it for other heavily restricted items, providing you can prove you meet those restrictions. Like alcohol.

[gutterpunkz05]

That is the restriction, over 18 you must be able to supply suitable age verification as declared via legislation.

Ebay does not have a method to comply with legislation and as such has enacted a blanket ban.

At least this item is actually on the restricted list.

[gutterpunkz05]

Just to add,  yes you can buy axes and knives in B&M stores, and if you appear to be under 25,  your age verification must be sighted and recorded.

Many   B&M stores  who also have an online site, will now sell restricted  items online, but require that the item is picked up from there nearest outlet, so as to comply with the legislation.

[hennohimself]

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@gutterpunkz05 wrote:

That is the restriction, over 18 you must be able to supply suitable age verification as declared via legislation.

Ebay does not have a method to comply with legislation and as such has enacted a blanket ban.

At least this item is actually on the restricted list.

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Legislation you say. Methods of proof you say. So explain to me how can I buy alcohol on ebay but not an garden axe or kitchen knife?

[gutterpunkz05]

Because of what ID is deemed valid under the specific legislation.  The specific legislation regarding knives etc has nothing to do with legislation regarding liquor/alcohol, and vice versa.

The sale of liquor is dependant on the individual seller holding a liquor licence, and the individual seller is legally responsible, for every sale meeting their licence conditions including age verification.  Ebay holds no legal responsibility under the liquor act.

Under Qlds knife legislation  ebay and each and every seller is held legally responsible, (no responsibility applies to the buyer), however ebay  has no way of verifying that an individual seller is abiding by the legislation.  

The legislation itself is also contrary to ebays Legal T&C's.

Due to the penalties that can be applied to ebay, for what is effectively beyond there control, In contrast to ebay terms, and given the fact that ebay can not legally be compelled to permit the sale  of any particular item.  Don't expect the blanket QLD ban on sales of restricted and controlled items, to change anytime soon.

In the mean time you could learn to understand the legislation, and lodge a formal complaint with your local  MP,    (you could also pen a letter of appreciation to Jacks parents, for trampling on your rights)