If the investigation was conducted in an unreasonable or improper manner, the court may award costs against the police.

The NSW ODPP was accused of 'judge-shopping' when it requested a District Court judge to recuse himself from presiding.

Offensive conduct in NSW can range from verbal abuse to anti-social behaviour, including overly drunk and disorderly.

Recent legislative amendments have criminalised bestiality and 'animal crush' material in New South Wales.

Discussion about laws that prohibit the use of laser pointers in NSW. Recent case example.

People in NSW may soon be able to access information detailing whether their partner has a history of abuse or domestic violence offending.

A breach of an AVO in NSW is a criminal offence, carrying a jail sentence, fine, and a criminal record.

The purpose of these new laws is to ensure that our criminal laws continue to be relevant and practical to protect victims of sexual assaults and female genital mutilation.

Federal government will not impose an age verification system for people to prove they are old enough to watch pornography.

The Crimes Act 1900 is the most significant law in NSW which sets out criminal offences related to motor vehicle theft.

In NSW, larceny (or 'shop-lifting', 'theft' or 'stealing') is criminalised under section 117 of the Crimes Act 1900.

Driving unlicenced in NSW. Skye's law – it is an offence to flee from the police in certain circumstances.

Vulnerable persons are entitled to have a support person present during any investigative procedure.

What is Shilajit? Benefits discussed. Shilajit is illegal to sell within Australia but is legal to import.

A large fine will be applicable to those who fail to report their positive rapid antigen test results.

You can challenge the red-light camera by filing a court election once you receive the infringement notice.

If a person is found to have acted involuntarily due to sane automatism they will be acquitted from the related charges.

The crime of animal abuse discussed. Includes recent case example.

The law of offensive conduct discussed. Includes recent example.

New South Wales legislation introduced in August 2026 would significantly expand police powers to compel individuals to unlock their digital devices during organised crime investigations, even without a search warrant. The proposed reforms would increase penalties for non-compliance to seven years imprisonment while enabling forensic extraction of entire device contents including encrypted messages, location history, and deleted data.