Summary Offences Act 1981

Offences against public order

7: Fighting in public place

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"Fighting in a public place can get you a fine of up to $1,000"

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You can get a fine of up to $1,000 if you fight in a public place. This is stated in the Summary Offences Act 1981. You can find more information about changes to this law on the Summary Offences Amendment Act 1997 page.

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7Fighting in public place

Every person is liable to a fine not exceeding $1,000 who fights in a public place.

Compare

1927 No 35 s 3B
1960 No 7 s 2(1)
1967 No 154 s 2(1)

Notes

Section 7: amended, on 1 January 1998, by section 7 of the Summary Offences Amendment Act 1997 (1997 No 97).