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Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 26 Nov 2025

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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
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Assented on 25 Nov 2025

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Act: Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Act 2025

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Royal Assent

The Governor-General formally signs the bill into law.

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  • 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
    Committee of the whole House concluded: 18 Nov 2025
    Third reading agreed: 18 Nov 2025
    Royal assent: 25 Nov 2025
    Act: Crimes Legislation (Stalking and Harassment) Amendment Act 2025

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