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NSW E-Bike Crackdown: Fines, Seizures and What It Means for You

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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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What is the best way to protect your child? A parent’s guide to the children’s court in NSW.

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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 best day to protect my child? The answer starts with understanding how the Children’s Court of NSW works and what makes it different from the adult court, as well as

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Circle sentencing in NSW: How do Indigenous courts work?

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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 NSW Local Court designed for Aboriginal offenders. It is a structured, culturally informed sentencing process aimed at accountability, rehabilitation and reducing reoffending. It is a restorative justice process designed

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I was peacefully protesting: Can police still stop me?

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Following the protests in Sydney yesterday, many peaceful protesters were left confused and distressed after police intervened and used force, including tear gas against them, leaving some injured. If you are confused about what your rights are while protesting, you are not alone. Many people assume that if a protest is peaceful, the police have

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Police strip-searched me and found drugs: Am I guilty?

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Can police legally strip-search you while at a music festival? If drugs are found, does that mean the search was lawful? These questions have become highly relevant recently as strip searches at festivals have attracted legal ramifications. Historically, festivals have been a hotspot for police drug operations. With courts finding many searches unlawful, understanding how

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