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Is jaywalking illegal in Australia?

Yes. Jaywalking is banned in Australia. Every state fines crossing within 20 m of a crossing; NSW max A$2,200.

Australian Road Rules Part 14 (rules 230-234), adopted in every state and territory: must not cross within 20 m of a crossing except at it, must not start crossing on a red/flashing-red man. Fines: NSW ~A$76-94 (max A$2,200 in court), QLD A$52, VIC 2 penalty units, WA A$50, SA A$51, TAS A$42 (law-firm explainers Astor Legal / Mondaq 2026). National because all 8 jurisdictions enact the same rule.

Source: Aus Road Rules; Mondaq 2026

• Australia is one of 18 countries where jaywalking is banned, and 37 more restrict it.
• In Oceania: banned in 1 of 6 countries.

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