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Commonwealth Workplace Protection Orders Act 2025

Act No. 52 of 2025 · Assented 4 November 2025

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In brief

Sets up a scheme for courts to make protection orders against people who commit or threaten violence against Commonwealth workers or at Commonwealth workplaces, with penalties for breaches.

Who's affected

  • Commonwealth workers, including contractors and volunteers
  • People visiting Commonwealth workplaces or services
  • People named as respondents in orders
  • Courts and Commonwealth agency heads

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