Relaxed security regs in Aus
Effective 25 Dec 2009, the Australian Govt has removed from the prohibited list:
umbrellas with metal points
knitting and crochet needles
pointed metal nail files (including clippers)
corkscrews
racquets for any sport
Airlines now permitted to use metal cutlery.
Still prohibited:
knives
firearms
letter openers
scissors
baseball and cricket bats
golf clubs
hockey sticks
A small step in the right direction.