This document contains the second reading and subsequent debate for the Offences in Public Places (Amendment) Bill and the Inclosed Lands Protection (Amendment) Bill in the Legislative Council (pages 4169-4175).

Offences in Public Places (Amendment) Bill 1983 (NSW) - Second reading and Hansard debate, Legislative Council, 1 December 1983

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.