Transport chef knives for a legitimate work purpose
Knife possession and carriage rules differ by state, location and transport operator. A locked case alone does not make carriage lawful. In NSW, section 93IB of the Crimes Act includes work-related purposes among reasonable excuses, subject to its conditions.
Pack to prevent access and injury
- Cover each edge and immobilise the knives in a suitable protective carrier.
- Use a secure closure; a lockable hard case is a practical precaution, not a nationwide legal rule established by this article.
- Keep knives packed during the journey and carry only what the work purpose requires.
- Check the rules for your route, state and transport operator before travelling.
Keep an explanation of the work journey available if asked. Do not assume a work purpose exempts you from every restriction, restricted location or operator condition. The NSW example does not establish the rules in another jurisdiction or a transport operator’s conditions.
