Last checked for updates: 27 October 2026

Current bills about: protest

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7 current bills found.

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NSW Police Powers to Restrict Public Assemblies During Terrorist Acts

Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025

police powers protest public assembly public demonstrations public order

3 Feb 2026: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Police Powers to Give Directions to Protesters at Places of Worship

Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025

demonstrations law enforcement police powers protest public assembly

22 Dec 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Fines or Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking Railways, and No More Crimes for Disrupting Major Facilities or Places of Worship

Crimes and Roads Legislation Amendment (Obstruction Offences Repeals) Bill 2025

bridges and tunnels criminal justice criminal penalties places of worship police powers protest public infrastructure public order public safety railway obstruction road transport trespassing +7 more

Private Member's Bill

7 Aug 2025: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

NSW Fines or Up to 2 Years Jail for Blocking or Harassing People at Places of Worship, and New Police Powers to Order People to Move On

Crimes Amendment (Places of Worship) Bill 2025

criminal penalties places of worship police powers protest public order public safety religious freedom

18 Mar 2025: Passed by Parliament and signed off by the governor.

This bill kicks in: TBA

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Ending Protest-Related Crimes for Roads, Public Facilities and Places of Worship

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

places of worship protest public demonstrations public facilities road obstruction transport infrastructure

Private Member's Bill

12 Feb 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Ban on Face Coverings for People Participating in Public Assemblies

Summary Offences and Other Legislation Amendment (Public Assemblies) Bill 2025

civil liberties police powers policing costs protest public assembly public safety

Opposition Bill

12 Feb 2026: This bill was voted against and will not be discussed further (Defeated).

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

[no bill text published] NSW Ban on Face Coverings for People Participating in Public Assemblies

Summary Offences Amendment (Public Assemblies) Bill 2025

face coverings police powers policing costs protest public assembly public safety

Opposition Bill

13 Feb 2025: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent