Apprehended Violence Orders Against Children in New South Wales
Can an AVO be made against a child in New South Wales? Click here for more on the law on Apprehended Violence Orders concerning children...continue reading
NSW Police to Discontinue Use of ‘Suspect Target Management Plans’
After a finding that Police STMP targeting has grossly over-represented young Aboriginal people, NSW Police have been called to change its policy...continue reading
Children’s Court: Criminal Proceedings Involving Children in New South Wales
What is the process of criminal cases in the Children’s Court? Click here for more on the law and procedure here...continue reading
Medically Supervised Injecting Centres
Where is the supervised injecting centre in Sydney and who funds it? Click here for more on Australia's growing use of illicit drugs...continue reading
Child Sex Offence Evidence Program Expands
The new laws will expand the child sexual offence evidence program across all District Courts in New South Wales. Click here for more…continue reading
New Drug Possession Offence Laws in New South Wales
The NSW Government introduces a ‘health intervention’ scheme for small quantity drug possession offenders. Click here for more…continue reading
Supplying a Self-administered Prohibited Drug Causing Death Penalties
A 23-year-old man who allegedly supplied drugs to a festival goer who later died has been charged. Click here for more...continue reading
Drug Court Program in New South Wales
What is, and how does the drug court work in NSW? Click here for more on who is eligible for the drug court program...continue reading
What is the ‘Walama List’?
The Walama List is an alternative sentencing procedure specifically for Indigenous Australians. Click here for more…continue reading