Breadcrumb Home Resources Legal self-help Factsheet: New Offences for Blockading Roads and Major Facilities Factsheet: New Offences for Blockading Roads and Major Facilities Date published 4 August 2022 Last reviewed 4 August 2022 This factsheet outlines changes to NSW protest law which came into effect on 1 April 2022. It covers topics including: Is it an offence to blockade a road? Various important definitions Is it an offence to blockade railways, ports, airports and other major facilities? Exceptions to these offences Attachments Factsheet: New Offences for Blockading Roads and Major Facilities (355.59 KB) Related resources Police Complaints Service Brochure (2022) Template: GIPA Schedule - NSW police information request Template letter: Enquire about the status of a police investigation