ACLG News & Cases

Young people accused of certain repeat offences in NSW will continue to face stricter bail requirements until April 2028, following the passage of legislation through the NSW Parliament in September 2026. The extension preserves section 22C of the Bail Act 2013 (NSW), which imposes an additional test when certain young people are accused of committing

Being charged with common assault in New South Wales can have serious consequences, even if the alleged incident did not cause any physical injuries. A common assault charge may arise from physical contact, such as pushing or slapping another person, but it can also involve threatening behaviour that causes someone to fear immediate and unlawful

Attending a protest is an important way to express your views and participate in public debate. However, participating in a protest in New South Wales can raise legal issues, particularly where demonstrations involve road closures, police directions, trespass or disruption to public spaces. While peaceful assembly is recognised under Australian law, there is no unrestricted

Secretly recording a conversation can be a serious legal issue in NSW. Whether a recording can be used as evidence depends on how it was made, the circumstances surrounding the recording and the applicable rules governing surveillance devices and evidence. This issue can arise in a range of criminal matters, including sexual assault, domestic violence,

The NSW government has introduced proposed reforms aimed at changing the way adult sexual assault prosecutions are conducted in NSW. The Criminal Procedure and Other Legislation Amendment (Victim Experience Reforms) Bill 2026 was introduced into the NSW Parliament on 22 September 2026. The proposed reforms are intended to reduce the distress experienced by sexual assault

Following the passage of the Bail and Other Legislation Amendment (Domestic Violence) Act 2024, the Local Court has introduced a centralised Bail Court system to streamline the management of bail matters previously dealt with by Registrars. In NSW, many adult bail matters are now dealt with through the Local Court’s centralised Bail Division. The Bail

Many people who drink alcohol and drive ask the same question: How many standard drinks, beers, pints or glasses of wine can I have before I am over the legal limit? There is no reliable number that can guarantee you will remain under the legal blood alcohol concentration (BAC) limit. Your BAC depends on a

All our criminal defence lawyers have had successful results in court recently. We have successfully defended a range of charges. Some include: Common assault – CRO without conviction Our criminal defence lawyer represented a client charged with common assault following a physical altercation at a pub. The allegation involved our client pulling the victim’s hair,

Being charged with an assault offence can have serious consequences, particularly where the allegation involves an injury to another person. In New South Wales, the law distinguishes between different levels of injury. Two terms that commonly arise in assault matters are actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm. Although both involve physical injury, GBH generally

People who use medicinal cannabis in NSW may soon have greater flexibility when it comes to driving, following the passage of new legislation through the NSW Parliament. The Road Transport Amendment (Medical Cannabis and Driving Offences) Bill 2026 passed Parliament in September 2026. The reforms introduce a new system for eligible drivers who use lawfully