Ending the Crime of Begging for People in Public
Summary Offences Amendment (Begging) Bill 2025
1st House
2nd House
Law
This bill was sponsored by Rachel Payne (LCV)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Begging is no longer a crime in Victoria.
The law now only targets those who force or encourage children to beg.
General alms-gathering is officially off the books.
Section 49A has been narrowed down to focus strictly on child exploitation.