Summary Offences (Move-on Orders) Amendment Bill

The MHF strongly opposes the passage of this Bill. We are concerned the introduction of move-on orders would increase instability for people experiencing homelessness, many of whom are already living with mental health and addiction challenges. Rather than addressing the underlying causes of housing insecurity and homelessness, the Bill risks disrupting access to support networks and services and creating additional barriers to recovery and wellbeing.

Instead of criminalising homelessness, we support the resourcing and implementation of measures such as housing-first solutions and wrap-around health and social supports, which are far more effective at improving wellbeing outcomes for individuals and communities.