As Victoria bans machetes, victim urges better crisis help for migrants

On July 19, 33-year-old Indian-origin man Saurabh Anand was allegedly attacked with a machete by a group of teenagers near his Melbourne home. Saurabh’s mother, Kiran Anand, learned of the attack through Indian media and arrived in Australia two weeks later. With his work visa nearing expiration, Saurabh hopes for an extension to complete treatment. Victoria will ban machetes state-wide from September 1.

Melbourne machete attack victim Saurabh Anand (R) and his mother Kiran Anand (L) call for stronger government accountability and better support for victims in crimes against migrants. Credit: Supplied by Saurabh Anand

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