Legal and justice information
Preventing or reporting crime
In this section you can read about evidence-based policies and programs to prevent crime and reduce re-offending. You can also find out what you can do to avert crime at a personal, community and statewide level.
Consumer rights and protection
Learn about your rights when buying a product or service, including repairs, replacements and refunds, product safety, warranties and guarantees.
Going to court and mediation
Find out what to expect if you go to court, serve jury service or how to resolve a dispute outside of court through mediation.
Latest legal and justice updates
Ministerial media release
30 October 2024
Experienced lawyer, Justice Michael Ball, has been appointed to be a Judge of the Court of Appeal, part of the Supreme Court of NSW.
Ministerial media release
30 October 2024
Three highly experienced barristers have been appointed as judges of the NSW District Court, bringing with them a combined seven decades of legal experience.
Ministerial media release
25 October 2024
The Australian Government and New South Wales Government have signed an agreement to support the Commonwealth’s implementation of its Community Safety Order (CSO) Scheme.
Ministerial media release
23 October 2024
The NSW Government and the Public Service Association (PSA) have signed a reform agreement to deliver an immediate $8,283 pay increase for new caseworkers and improve rates of pay, roles and conditions for the state’s child protection workforce.
News
18 October 2024
In recent years more and more people are considering their pets as family members. As such, just as you would consider care and guardianship for a child, thinking about what may become of your pets if something should happen to you is just as important when making a Will.
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Recent legal and justice publications
Brochure
NSW Trustee and Guardian | 3 October 2024
Easy Read guide for those who are beneficiaries of a Will or estate.
Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 2 May 2024
This policy provides a framework for Youth Justice NSW to appoint and manage convenors. It ensures convenors have the appropriate qualifications, training and support to deliver high quality conferences.
Guide
Department of Communities and Justice | 15 January 2024
The purpose of this guide is to provide clear and practical information about the Sober Driver Program.
Policy
Youth Justice NSW | 30 April 2023
This policy provides employees with an understanding and framework for working with lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex and asexual young people.