The Department of Communities and Justice takes data security extremely seriously and acted with urgency to identify and implement mitigation strategies to contain the breach. We are now assessing the documents involved and will contact affected individuals as quickly as possible.
The matter has been reported to Cyber Security NSW and the NSW Police Cybercrime Squad and is subject to an active police investigation.
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Important information for all JPs
Protections for Justices of the Peace have been announced by the Attorney General. Read the Attorney’s media release here.
Protections for Justices of the Peace have been announced by the Attorney General
The NSW Government will introduce legislation to provide Justices of the Peace (JPs) in NSW with protection from liability for carrying out their role in good faith, offering the same protection currently available in other states.