Criminal Code (Trespass Offences) Amendment Bill 2019
Bill Journey
Referred to Legal Affairs and Community Safety Committee
Lapsed6 Oct 2020
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Plain English Summary
Overview
This bill sought to create three new criminal offences targeting trespass on business premises and transport infrastructure. It was a private member's bill that lapsed at the end of the 56th Parliament and did not become law.
Who it affects
The bill primarily targeted protesters and activists who enter private property to disrupt business operations, while providing stronger protections for farmers, miners and transport operators.
Key changes
- New 'aggravated trespass' offence for entering property with intent to cause economic loss (up to 3 years imprisonment)
- New 'serious criminal trespass' offence for committing crimes while trespassing on business premises (up to 10 years imprisonment)
- New 'organised trespass' offence targeting people who coordinate others to commit trespass offences (up to 10 years imprisonment)
- Expanded definitions covering private land, public land and transport infrastructure like ports and railways