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Summary Offences (Demonstrations Near Residential Premises) Amendment Bill

Government bill

18 August 2025

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This bill amends the Summary Offences Act 1981 to create a new offence for engaging in a targeted and disruptive demonstration near residential premises.

Introduced on 18 August 2025
1st reading on 21 August 2025

Member responsible

Paul Goldsmith

National Party List MP

Votes

1st reading

Passed

Reading date: 21 August 2025

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2nd reading

Pending

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3rd reading

Pending

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

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Bill details last synced on 31 May 2026 at 10:28 am.