📜 Government Railways Amendment Bill 2019
The Government Railways Amendment Bill 2019 amends the Government Railways Act 1904 to increase the maximum fine for trespass on the rail network from $200 to $5,000. It also rewords the existing section regarding trespass to allow for the increased penalty.
Impact
This bill affects individuals who trespass on the rail network in Western Australia. The increased fine aims to deter trespassing and improve safety on the railways.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA26 Sept 2019
- LA Second Reading MovedLA26 Sept 2019
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA14 Nov 2019
- LA Consideration in DetailLA26 Nov 2019
- LA Third ReadingLA26 Nov 2019
- LC Second Reading MovedLC4 Dec 2019
Penalty Provisions2 found
Committing an offence under section 48(1) of the Government Railways Act 1904
“Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $200.”
Trespassing on a railway not being a station, platform, railway crossing or other part to which the public are allowed access by law.
“Penalty for this subsection: a fine of $5 000.”
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