WORKPLACES (PROTECTION FROM PROTESTERS) ACT 2014 (NO. 25 OF 2014)

Table of Provisions

PART 1 - Preliminary

• 1 Short title
• 2 Commencement
• 3 Interpretation
• 4 Meaning of protester and engaging in a protest activity
• 5 Meaning of business premises

PART 2 - Protection of Business from Protesters

• 6 Protesters not to invade or hinder businesses, &c.
• 7 Protesters not to cause or threaten damage or risk to safety
• 8 Persons must, at direction of police officer, leave and stay away
from business access areas
• 9 Persons must not prevent removal of obstructions

PART 3 - Police Powers

• 10 Police officer may demand proof of identity, &c.
• 11 Police officer may direct person to leave business premises or
business access area
• 12 Police officer may remove obstructions
• 13 Arrest without warrant and removal of persons
• 14 Use of force
• 15 Infringement notices

PART 4 - Court Proceedings

• 16 Certain offences to be indictable
• 17 Penalties for invading or hindering business
• 18 Compensation for loss

PART 5 - Miscellaneous

• 19 Regulations
• 20 Administration of Act

[ Note: This table has been automatically generated and may be incomplete. ]