An Act for the more effectual prevention of Vagrancy and for the punishment of idle and disorderly Persons Rogues and Vagabonds and incorrigible Rogues in the Colony of New South Wales. 

Vagrancy Act 1851 (NSW)

Offensive conduct and language offences in New South Wales aim to regulate public behaviour by enforcing community standards. However, these laws rely on broad police discretion, which has led to disproportionate impacts on Aboriginal people, especially in regional areas. This has prompted continued calls for law reform.