Many people assume police always need a warrant to enter a home or search private property. However, under New South Wales law, police can enter or search property without a warrant in certain situations. Understanding when police can lawfully exercise these powers, and what your rights are during a search, is important, particularly where criminal […]
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Planning and hosting a birthday party can be fun, but it is important to understand the risks involved. Many things can go wrong, but most are completely preventable; all it takes is a little bit more effort and planning from parents. As a parent, hosting an 18th birthday party could expose you to legal liability,
My teenager wants to host his 18th birthday party at home: What should I know? Read More »
Weekend sport is a significant part of family life across New South Wales. Parents regularly spend their weekends supporting their children from the sidelines, encouraging them and sharing in their successes and disappointments. While most sporting events are enjoyed without incident, emotions can sometimes run high. Disagreements with referees, coaches, opposing parents, or spectators can
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Mobile phones now contain some of the most personal information about our lives, including messages, photos, email, banking apps, browsing history and location data. There are many legal guidelines governing police powers to seize and search phones in certain situations. Do NSW police need a warrant to search your phone? In many situations, police will
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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. However, when that content involves criminal behaviour, it can quickly move from ‘likes’ to charges. ‘Post and Boast’ conduct is now firmly on the radar of police and prosecutors in
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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 South Wales, the reality is more complicated. Is it illegal to secretly record someone? Generally, yes, it is illegal to secretly record someone. Under the Surveillance Devices Act 2007 (NSW),
If someone taped me without permission, can the police still use it? Read More »
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. Understanding the difference between these is critical, as it determines when a person may be released and what happens after they leave custody. What is a non-parole period? The non-parole
From prison to freedom: How parole and non-parole periods work in NSW Read More »
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 considered serious criminal conduct. They introduced some of the toughest enforcement powers. One of the most serious and immediate consequences is a short-term closure order. The new closure order powers
Police Crackdown on illegal vapes and tobacco: Can I be sent to prison? Read More »
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 under section 5 of the Children’s (Criminal Proceeding) Act 1987 (NSW). The reform represents a major shift in how courts assess criminal responsibility for children aged between 10 and 13,
Doli Incapax Reforms in NSW: What the New Law Means for Children and Their Defence Read More »
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. Under ongoing operations such as ‘Operation E-Voltage’, officers are actively policing roads and public spaces, issuing fines, seizing bikes, and laying charges against riders who breach the law. During the
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