Sacred Spaces, Safe Places Act, 2025
Sponsored by Fraser, John · First Reading Ordered for Second Reading
- Creates 150-metre access zones around religious institutions like churches, mosques, synagogues and temples
- Bans advising, persuading or persistently asking people to avoid entering a religious institution within the zone
- Prohibits intimidation, physical interference, threatening conduct or repeated following within the zone
- Bans repeated phone, fax or electronic communications meant to dissuade someone after they ask it to stop
- Sets fines up to $5,000 or six months jail for a first offence, higher penalties for repeat offences
- Allows people who suffer losses from violations to sue for damages
- Lets courts issue injunctions and lets police arrest offenders without a warrant