(1) In this Act:
"public participation "means conduct that a reasonable person would consider is intended (in whole or part) to influence public opinion, or promote or further action by the public, a corporation or government entity in relation to an issue of public interest.
(2) However, "public participation" does not include conduct—
(a) that contravenes a court order or constitutes contempt of court; or
(b) that constitutes unlawful vilification under the Discrimination Act 1991
, section 67A; or
(c) that constitutes an offence against the Criminal Code
, section 750 (Serious vilification); or
(d) that causes, or is reasonably likely to cause, physical injury or damage to property; or
(e) that constitutes unlawful entry at residential premises; or
(f) that constitutes an offence punishable by imprisonment for longer than 12 months; or
(g) if—
(i) the conduct is communication by a party to an industrial dispute between an employer and employee, former employee, contractor or agent; and
(ii) the communication relates to the subject matter of the dispute; or
(h) that constitutes the advertising of goods or services for commercial purposes; or
(i) that incites others to engage in conduct mentioned in paragraphs (a), (b), (c), (d), (e) or (f).
(3) Subsection (2) applies in relation to a person's conduct whether or not the person has been convicted or found guilty of an offence for the conduct.