Victorian upper-house MP David Limbrick has called for an overhaul of the state’s self-defence legislation after authorities recorded the highest number of home invasions in a single year. Limbrick’s proposal would allow residents to use force against intruders without facing criminal charges, a change he says is necessary to restore public confidence in personal safety. The push comes as separate figures point to a broader rise in violent incidents across Australia, including an increase in knife-related offences in South Australia involving weapons such as swords, machetes and daggers. Although the Victorian government has not signalled support for Limbrick’s plan, the debate underscores growing concern over household security and the adequacy of existing self-defence provisions.