New laws targeting gang activity to take effect at midnight

Wednesday 20 November 2024 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Wed 20 Nov 2024, 9:30am

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New legislation, including a ban on displaying gang insignia in public, comes into force at midnight. The Gangs Act 2024 provides police with increased powers to disrupt gang activity and issue dispersal orders. While police say they are prepared, the Labour Party has criticised the changes as unprincipled lawmaking.

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1. 1NewsWed 20 Nov 2024, 8:49am

   Police 'as prepared as we can be' with new gang laws coming into effect (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 20 Nov 2024, 9:30am

   ‘Free ride’ for gangs over at midnight, Government says (opens in new tab)