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Trespass (Specified Retail Premises and Other Matters) Amendment Bill

Government Bill
Published date: 07 Apr 2026

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 is intended to improve the utility of the Trespass Act 1980 within a retail environment by giving retailers, food service providers, and licensed premises a greater range of tools to deter retail crime and keep their property, workers, and customers safe.
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MP in charge
Hon Paul Goldsmith
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Committee
Justice
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Progress of the Bill

  • 2
    Second Reading
  • Committee of Whole House
  • 3
    Third Reading
  • Royal Assent
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02 Apr 2026 - Current
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Report due on 01 Oct 2026

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Submission due on 13 May 2026

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Select Committee

The select committee gathers information and prepares a report on the bill for the House, including recommending changes to the bill.

Resources

  • Member(s) in charge: Hon Paul Goldsmith
    Type of Bill: Government
    Parliament: 54
    Bill no: 273-1
    Introduction: 29 Mar 2026
    First reading agreed: 02 Apr 2026
    Referred to: Justice
    Submissions due: 13 May 2026