'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines

Trespass bans and shoplifting fines: Tough new retail crime laws on the way

The government is introducing sweeping changes to tackle retail crime – but not everyone agrees it’s the right approach, writes Catherine McGregor in today’s extract from The Bulletin. To receive The Bulletin in full each weekday, sign up here. Stronger trespass powers on the way Retailers have long argued that existing trespass laws are toothless, allowing repeat offenders to flout bans with little consequence. Now, the government says it’s tim…

'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws_ doubling fines

The Government is proposing increasing the period an individual can be trespassed from a business and doubling the fines for those who do not comply with trespass laws. Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith said the country’s trespass laws were “no longer fit for purpose”. They were difficult to enforce and often “criminals took no notice”. “They return with impunity and just continue to rob businesses of their livelihoods,” Goldsmith said. The Govern…

Strengthening Trespass Laws For Businesses

Our plan to restore law and order is working, but there’s still more work to be done. Trespass laws are an area we know will make a world of difference to the community, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith says.

Government toughens trespassing laws

The maximum length of time someone can be trespassed from a business, as well as the maximum fines, are set to increase.

'Enough is enough': Government beefing up trespass laws, doubling fines

The Government is proposing increasing the period an individual can be trespassed from a business and doubling the fines for those who do not comply with...

Strengthening trespass laws for businesses

The Government is strengthening trespass laws to make them more effective and practical for businesses, Justice Minister Paul Goldsmith and Associate Justice Minister Nicole McKee say. “We know our trespass laws are no longer fit for purpose. They’re difficult to enforce and often criminals take no notice. They return with impunity and just continue to rob businesses of their livelihoods,” Mr Goldsmith says. “Our plan to restore law and order is…