[no bill text published] NSW Abolition of Trespass Offences for Major Roads and Facilities

Roads and Crimes Legislation Amendment (Offences Repeal) Bill 2024 (No. 2)

Private Member's Bill

17 Oct 2024: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

Legislative Assembly

Legislative Council

Assent

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Topics

bridges and tunnels public infrastructure road safety traffic disruption trespassing

Introduced by: Kobi Shetty MP (GRN)

Links to official parliament websites

Official page: progress through parliament

Official page: bill text and explanatory notes

Effects of this bill

If this bill passes, it means that:

It is no longer a crime to trespass on a major road; this applies even if the conduct damages the road or blocks traffic.
It is no longer a crime to trespass on or block a major facility; this applies even if the conduct causes damage or forces users to be redirected.
Major bridges and tunnels are now limited to those in Greater Sydney, Newcastle, or Wollongong; it also includes those joining a main road, highway, or freeway.