📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Prevention of Lawful Activity) Bill 2015
Legislative Assembly Second ReadingLCBill 11425 February 2015
This bill amends the Criminal Code to create an offence for physically preventing lawful activities, including preparing to do so. It introduces penalties for those who use physical force, barriers, or threats to obstruct lawful activities.
Impact
This bill affects individuals and groups who engage in protests or activities that may obstruct lawful activities. It aims to protect businesses and individuals from disruptions caused by physical obstruction, but may also impact the right to protest.
Key Changes
["Creates the offence of 'Physical Prevention of Lawful Activity'.", "Introduces penalties of imprisonment and fines for physically preventing lawful activities.", "Creates an offence for preparing to physically prevent lawful activity or trespass.", "Allows courts to order offenders to pay expenses for removing physical barriers."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC25 Feb 2015
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC16 Feb 2016
- LC Third ReadingLC18 Feb 2016
- LA IntroducedLA23 Feb 2016
- LA Second Reading MovedLA24 Feb 2016
Affected Sectors
justiceother
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