Bill to ban protests outside homes passes first reading
Thursday 21 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Labour Party, Te Pāti Māori, Green Party, Paul Goldsmith, Gerry Brownlee, James Meager
Parliament has passed the first reading of a bill that would criminalise demonstrations directed at individuals outside their private residences. While the Government aims to protect politicians, the Green Party, Labour, and Te Pāti Māori opposed the legislation due to concerns regarding free speech.
