View the latest public notices, including details of planned and unplanned Victoria Police operations.
The Control of Weapons Act 1990 gives members of Victoria Police the power to search persons and vehicles for weapons in public places in temporarily designated areas.
For more information, see Weapons search areas.
Current and upcoming public notices
Notices about upcoming designated areas across Victoria.
- Westfield Knox Shopping Centre - Thursday 27 November 2025
- Melbourne CBD - Sunday 30 November 2025 to Friday 29 May 2026
- Eastland Shopping Centre - Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026
- Northland Shopping Centre - Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026
- Fountain Gate Shopping Precinct - Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026
- Highpoint Shopping Centre - Monday 1 December 2025 to Saturday 28 February 2026
Previous public notices
Find information about past Victoria Police operations.
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