This inquiry was self-referred on 19 November 2025.
TERMS OF REFERENCE
That the Committee on Law and Safety inquire into and report on:
1. The Crimes and Summary Offences Amendment Bill 2025, in particular on constitutional aspects of the bill.
2. Measures to combat right-wing extremism in New South Wales, with particular reference to:
a) The threat that right-wing extremist movements and organisations in New South Wales pose to the community and impact that they have on particular members in the community, including those they seek to recruit;
b) Australian and international examples of best practice to combat right-wing extremism;
c) Methods and practices the Government might adopt to combat right-wing extremism, including:
i. Community building programs
ii. Deradicalisation programs
iii. Any other mechanisms the Committee considers appropriate;
d) Existing offences and powers in both New South Wales and Commonwealth legislation;
e) Any other related matters.
That the Committee prepares an interim report on the constitutional aspects of the Crimes and Summary Offences Amendment Bill 2025 by 6 February 2026 and a report on measures to combat right-wing extremism by 23 April 2026.
VOTES AND PROCEEDINGS NO. 140, WEDNESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 2025
11 SUSPENSION OF STANDING AND SESSIONAL ORDERS—CRIMES AND SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL 2025
Mr Ron Hoenig moved, That standing and sessional orders be suspended to provide that upon the conclusion of the Attorney's second reading speech, the Crimes and Summary Offences Amendment Bill 2025 stand referred forthwith to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety for inquiry and report.
Question put and passed.
15 CRIMES AND SUMMARY OFFENCES AMENDMENT BILL 2025
Mr Michael Daley moved, pursuant to notice given this day, That a bill be introduced for an Act to amend the Crimes Act 1900 in relation to displaying Nazi symbols and engaging in conduct that indicates support for Nazi ideology; to amend the Summary Offences Act 1988 in relation to public assemblies; and for related purposes.
Question put and passed.
Bill introduced and read a first time.
Mr Michael Daley moved, That this bill be now read a second time.
Mr Michael Daley gave the mover’s second reading speech.
In accordance with the resolution of the House of this day bill stands referred to the Legislative Assembly Committee on Law and Safety for inquiry and report.
