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Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 29 Jul 2025

Bills are proposals to make a new law or to change an existing one. Only Parliament can pass a bill. Each bill goes through several stages, giving MPs and the public the chance to have their say.

This bill creates a new offence of stalking and harassment to ensure the harm victims experience is recognised and the offenders prosecuted effectively.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
confirmation_number Bill No.107-2
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Progress of the Bill

  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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Committee of whole House

The House considers the bill in detail, questions the MP in charge, and may make changes.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 107-2
    Introduction: 08 Dec 2024
    First reading agreed: 10 Dec 2024
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 12 Feb 2025
    Select Committee Report(s): Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill - 09 Jun 2025
    Second reading agreed: 23 Jul 2025