Ending Protest-Related Crimes for Roads, Public Facilities and Places of Worship

Crimes and Roads Legislation Amendment (Obstruction Offences Repeals) Bill 2026

Private Member's Bill

1st House

2nd House

Law

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

offences for entering or obstructing major roads will only apply if the conduct causes damage to the road or seriously disrupts traffic — less disruptive road access will no longer be criminal
trespassing on a major bridge or tunnel (including the Sydney Harbour Bridge) will only be an offence if the conduct causes substantial damage — minor trespass will not be criminal
Part 4AF of the Crimes Act — which made it unlawful to enter or disrupt major public facilities, or to block, harass or intimidate people accessing places of worship — is repealed
police will no longer have a specific power to issue move-on directions for demonstrations near places of worship

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