Editing Lock picking (section)

=== Australia ===
In Australia, possession of lock picking equipment is legal. However, it may count toward evidence of intent to commit a crime if otherwise incriminating circumstances warrant reasonable suspicion by police. For example, Queensland state law states:

"A person possessing lock picks, an electronic car door lock scanner, or a jemmy in other than easily explainable circumstances, e.g., a locksmith, carpenter, or a person undertaking home renovations, may warrant the suspicion of police that the person may intend to used&nbsp;&#91;sic&#93; the equipment for a burglary or vehicle theft. Obviously, the suspicion held by police must be reasonable and therefore will be dependent on the circumstances under which the person is found with the items."<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.austlii.edu.au/au/legis/qld/bill_en/sob2004199/sob2004199.html |title=SUMMARY OFFENCES BILL 2004 Explanatory Notes |website=Austlii.edu.au |access-date=April 13, 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au/sites/default/files/publication-documents/Review%20of%20Maximum%20Penalties%20for%20Preparatory%20Offences%20Report.pdf|title=Review of Maximum Penalties for Preparatory Offences Report|website=Sentencingcouncil.vic.gov.au|access-date=November 23, 2017}}</ref>