📜 Public Order Legislation Amendment Bill 2026
The Public Order Legislation Amendment Bill 2026 amends the Criminal Code and the Public Order in Streets Act 1984 (WA). It addresses face coverings in public, prohibited organisation symbols, and public meeting permits.
Impact
The bill affects individuals, protest groups, and law enforcement. It aims to balance freedom of expression with community safety and preventing intimidation.
Key Changes
Parliamentary Progress
- LA Second Reading MovedLA18 Feb 2026
- LA IntroducedLA18 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading SpeechLA18 Feb 2026
- LC Second Reading MovedLC26 Feb 2026
- LC First ReadingLC26 Feb 2026
- LC Second Reading SpeechLC26 Feb 2026
- LA Consideration in DetailLA26 Feb 2026
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA26 Feb 2026
- LA Third ReadingLA26 Feb 2026
Penalty Provisions8 found
Wearing face covering in public place with intent to intimidate or cause apprehension
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 3 12 months and a fine of $12 000.”
Non-compliance with Nazi symbol removal notice
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 9 12 months and a fine of $12 000.”
Displaying a prohibited organisation symbol in a public place
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Displaying a prohibited organisation symbol in a public place (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 29 and a fine of $24 000.”
Displaying a prohibited organisation symbol on private property without consent
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Displaying a prohibited organisation symbol on private property without consent (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 6 and a fine of $24 000.”
Applying a prohibited organisation symbol to public property or another person's property without consent
“Penalty for this subsection: imprisonment for 5 years.”
Applying a prohibited organisation symbol to public property or another person's property without consent (summary conviction)
“Summary conviction penalty: imprisonment for 2 years 9 and a fine of $24 000.”
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