5689 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice

Written Question

Published date: 09 Mar 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	5689 (2026)
Question asked:	23 Feb 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Duncan Webb
Portfolio:	Minister of Justice
Minister replying:	Hon Paul Goldsmith
Answer received:	03 Mar 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_05689_2026
Document guid:	b9823878-db45-4814-a4b4-458203f0eaa9

5689 (2026). Hon Dr Duncan Webb to the Minister of Justice: What is the full and exhaustive list of behaviours that Police could interpret as “attempting to inhabit a public space” under the proposed amendments to the Summary Offences Act?

Hon Paul Goldsmith: The Bill is currently being drafted. Members will have the opportunity to see the details of the Bill when it is introduced to Parliament.