NSW Government reviews legislation to stop graffiti vandalism
Wed Sep 19 2007The NSW Government is reviewing all legislation to stop graffiti vandalism, including consideration of a complete ban on the sale of aerosol paint.
The aim of the review is to determine:
- whether the policy objectives of the legislation to reduce graffiti remain valid
- whether the terms of the legislation remain appropriate for securing those objectives, and
- the costs and benefits of the legislation.
The review will assess and examine the operation, effectiveness and implications of the following legislation:
- Crimes Act 1900�
- Summary Offences Act 1988
- Local Government Act 1993�
- Rail Safety (General) Regulation 2003
- Children (Community Service Orders) Act 1987�
- Crimes (Administration of Sentences) Act 1999�
- Crimes (Sentencing Procedure) Act 1999
The review will also assess and examine the feasibility, effectiveness and potential implications of a complete ban on the sale of aerosol paint in NSW, including its usage, points of purchase and any impacts on business and employment.
The NSW Attorney Generalâs Department invites interested individuals and organisations to make written submissions to the review.
Submissions should be sent to the manager, policy and analysis, Crime Prevention Division, NSW Attorney Generalâs Department, GPO Box 6, Sydney NSW 2001 or emailed to: graffiti_submissions@agd.nsw.gov.au.
The closing date for submissions is 31 October 2007.
19 September 2007