Details the prohibition of harassment and what constitutes an offence of 'harassment', putting people in fear of violence, restraining orders, limitations and interpretation.

'A person must not pursue a course of conduct which amounts to harassment of another'. Also includes 'civil' options to deal with harassment (injunction).

Under the act, it is a criminal offence to cause harassment or cause fear of violence, alarm or distress on more than one occasion (e.g. two or more instances).

Recommended Reading: Neighbour Harassment