📋 Police power to issue move-on orders for begging and rough sleeping
← All policiesLets police order someone aged 14 or over to leave an area for up to 24 hours for "disorderly or disruptive behaviour" - a definition that includes begging, rough sleeping, or "indicating an intent to inhabit a public place", not just things like obstruction or breach of the peace. Not complying carries up to 3 months' imprisonment or a $2,000 fine. Passed under urgency on 18 September 2026.
The Attorney-General's own Bill of Rights Act report found key provisions inconsistent with the Bill of Rights Act, and over 98% of public submissions opposed the bill.
How each party has stood on this policy over time. On a 🔄 Aye = against vote, whoever voted Aye is shown as opposing the policy, not supporting it. 🙋 Conscience vote rows show which way most of that party's MPs voted, plus what % voted Aye in the House.
| Vote | National | Labour | Green | ACT | NZ First | Te Pāti Māori |
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Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill
✓ Passed
15 Sep 2026
· Third reading
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✓ Supports | ✕ Opposes | ✕ Opposes | ✓ Supports | ✓ Supports | ✕ Opposes |
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Vote: Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill
✓ Passed
15 Sep 2026
· Second reading
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✓ Supports | ✕ Opposes | ✕ Opposes | ✓ Supports | ✓ Supports | ✕ Opposes |