The act sought to regulate Aboriginal people 'more than any other legislation in Western Australia'.
[3] It followed a report from the Moseley Royal Commission by that recommended upholding the authority of the Aborigines Department under Chief Protector A. O.
[5][6] In the ensuing parliamentary debates, the bill was primarily questioned by members of the Country Party.
[7] William Kitson delivered the bill's second reading speech in the WA Legislative Council.
[3] Noteworthy effects on indigenous Australians from the act included: The above restrictions were accompanied by those imposed by the Aborigines Protection Act, which did not permit indigenous Australians to travel below the 26th parallel without a permit from the minister; and make it an offence to move from the station on which they resided.