New laws to protect police memorials

Member for Barwon Roy Butler wants tougher penalties for vandlism of police memorials. Photo contributed

Legislation to protect police memorials in the same way the Anzac War memorial is protected has been introduced to NSW Parliament by the Member for Barwon, Roy Butler. 

A Bill was recently passed by NSW Parliament that introduced penalties for damaging the Anzac War Memorial and made it an offence to behave disrespectfully in the precinct. 

Feedback from police after the passing of the Anzac War Memorial 2025 Bill identified a discrepancy in the treatment of memorials. […]

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