Trespass (Specified Retail Premises and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Government bill

30 March 2026

This bill is intended to improve the utility of the Trespass Act 1980 within a retail environment by giving retailers, food service providers, and licensed premises a greater range of tools to deter retail crime and keep their property, workers, and customers safe.

  • Introduced on 30 March 2026
  • 1st reading on 2 April 2026

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 2 April 2026

No vote breakdown is recorded on WhereTheyStand for this reading. Other votes may appear in Hansard.

2nd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

3rd reading

Pending

This reading has not yet occurred, or no date is available.

Only reading votes are shown here; these votes determine whether the Bill progresses through Parliament. Other votes, such as votes on whether to amend parts of the Bill, can be seen in Hansard.

Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:27 am.