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Posting online for attention is nothing new. It may seem like harmless fun, a prank, a fight, or reckless behaviour, and uploading it for views.
It might seem obvious that if a recording took place without your knowledge or consent, it should not be used against you. However, in New
When someone is sentenced to prison in New South Wales, their sentence is usually divided into two parts: a non-parole period and a parole period.
With major crackdowns across New South Wales, selling illegal tobacco or vaping products is no longer treated as a minor regulatory issue; it is now
New South Wales introduced major hate crime reforms on 17 March 2026, significantly expanding criminal offences and increasing penalties for conduct motivated by hatred. This
On 1 March 2026, significant changes to youth criminal law in New South Wales came into effect, with the codification of the Doli Incapax test
NSW E-Bike Crackdown: Fines, Seizures and What It Means for You
New South Wales police have intensified their crackdown on illegal e-bikes, targeting riders using modified or non-compliant devices as part of a statewide enforcement push.
NSW Medicinal Cannabis Driving Laws Set for Possible Reform
Drivers in NSW with a medical cannabis prescription may soon see some long anticipated changes to the states strict drug driving laws. The NSW government
What is the best way to protect your child? A parent’s guide to the children’s court in NSW.
When your child is charged with a criminal offence, it can feel overwhelming, frightening and uncertain. Many parents ask the same question: What is the
Solution Focused Justice: A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium
The Australian Criminal Law Group was honoured to sponsor the Solution Focused Justice: A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium on 20-21 February 2026. It was a landmark

Circle sentencing in NSW: How do Indigenous courts work?
Circle sentencing brings the court, offender, victims, respected elders and community members together to determine an appropriate sentence. It is a specialist sentencing process within
The police want to speak to me: What should I do?
The police have approached you, and they say they want to ask you a few questions. Should you agree, or do you exercise your right
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