Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2024 [Provisions]

On the 6th of February 2025, the provisions of the Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2024 were referred to the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee for inquiry and report by Friday, 14th of March 2025. 

The Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2024 would establish a Commonwealth workplace protection order scheme. That scheme would provide legal protections for Commonwealth workplaces and workers and deter acts of violence and other harmful behaviours by members of the public. The bill would implement recommendation 17 of the Services Australia Security Risk Management Review (the Ashton Review).

The closing date for submissions is Monday, 24 February 2025.

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Legal and Constitutional Affairs Committee
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3560
legcon.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

An inquiry into the Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Bill 2024 [Provisions].

Track Inquiry

Inquiry Status

Accepting Submissions

How to make a submission

The committee invites individuals and organisations to send in their opinions and proposals in writing (submissions)

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