Queensland Consolidated Acts

PEACEFUL ASSEMBLY ACT 1992 - SECT 2

2 Objects

(1) The objects of this Act are—

(a) to recognise the right of peaceful assembly; and

(b) to ensure, so far as it is appropriate to do so, that persons may exercise the right to participate in public assemblies; and

(c) to ensure that the exercise of the right to participate in public assemblies is subject only to such restrictions as are necessary and reasonable in a democratic society in the interests of—

(i) public safety; or

(ii) public order; or

(iii) the protection of the rights and freedoms of other persons; and

(d) to ensure that the right of persons to participate in public assemblies may be exercised without payment of a fee, charge or other amount for a licence, permit or other authorisation.

(2) In subsection (1) (c) (iii) , a reference to the rights of persons includes a reference to—

(a) the rights of members of the public to enjoy the natural environment; and

(b) the rights of persons to carry on business.