This document contains the first attempt of a second reading of the Offences in Public Places (Amendment) Bill. The motion was voted against (pages 4770-4787).

Offences in Public Places (Amendment) Bill 1983 (NSW) - Second reading and Hansard debate, Legislative Assembly, 17 March 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.