Administration of Justice (Protection) (Amendment) Bill

The bill amends the Administration of Justice (Protection) Act 2016 to define specific circumstances that constitute contempt of court. It introduces criteria for parties or advocates conducting court proceedings that are deceptive, fictitious, or meritless. The bill outlines that conducting multiple groundless proceedings may also lead to contempt charges. It specifies that non-parties can be held in contempt if they enable such improper conduct by parties or advocates. Illustrations are included to clarify egregious misuse of court processes that may result in contempt.