Crimes Act 1900
210BMeaning of public place—div 10.4A
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210B Meaning of public place—div 10.4A (1) In this division: public place means— (a) public unleased land; or (b) premises to which the public, or a section of the public, has access, whether by payment or not. Examples—public place • public library or cultural institution • government school or educational facility • public hospital or medical centre • vehicle used for public transport • public park or nature reserve Note Premises includes a place or conveyance (see s 185). (2) However, public place does not include— (a) public unleased land that a person is authorised to use under a public unleased land permit; or
(b) other premises that a person is authorised to use as a residence or for another private purpose. Examples—premises authorised for private purpose • retail shop • restaurant or hotel • private hospital or medical centre • private school or educational institution • place of worship public unleased land—see the Public Unleased Land Act 2013, section 8. public unleased land permit—see the Public Unleased Land Act 2013, section 40.