Northern Territory Numbered Acts

TRESPASS ACT 2023 (NO 7 OF 2023)

TABLE OF PROVISIONS

           Long Title

   PART 1--PRELIMINARY MATTERS

   1.      Short title  
   2.      Commencement  
   3.      Definitions  
   4.      Authority to enter and remain  
   5.      Effect on other laws and agreements  
   6.      No discrimination or other prohibited conduct  
   7.      Traditional rights in land  
   8.      Application of Criminal Code  

   PART 2--ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS

   9.      Direction to leave  
   10.     Warning to stay off  
   11.     Manner of giving direction or warning  
   12.     Court order to stay off  

   PART 3--TRESPASSING OFFENCES

   13.     Trespass – entering or remaining without authority  
   14.     Trespass on Crown or other land  
   15.     Trespass after direction to leave  
   16.     Trespass after warning to stay off  
   17.     Trespass – contravention of court order  
   18.     Severe hardship defence  

   PART 4--POLICE AND PROCEDURAL MATTERS

   19.     Police power of removal  
   20.     Exercise of powers  
   21.     Multiple offences  
   22.     Averment  

   PART 5--REPEALS AND TRANSITIONAL MATTERS FOR TRESPASS ACT 2023

           Division 1--Repeals

   23.     Acts repealed  

           Division 2--Transitional matters

   24.     Definitions  
   25.     Direction to leave  
   26.     Warning to stay off  
   27.     Offences  

   PART 6--CONSEQUENTIAL AMENDMENTS

           Division 1--Criminal Code28 Act

           Division 2--Housing Act 198231 Act

           Division 3--Public Transport (Passenger Safety) Act 200833 Act

           Division 4--Repeal35 Repeal