Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

Government bill

8 December 2024

This bill creates a new offence of stalking and harassment to ensure the harm victims experience is recognised and the offenders prosecuted effectively.

Procedural notes

Urgency used

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  • Introduced on 8 December 2024
  • 1st reading on 12 December 2024
  • 2nd reading on 23 July 2025
  • 3rd reading on 19 November 2025
  • Royal assent on 25 November 2025

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 12 December 2024

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

2nd reading

Passed

Reading date: 23 July 2025

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

3rd reading

Passed

Reading date: 19 November 2025

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

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 26 November 2025 at 12:30 pm.