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Attorney General

Expansion of alternative sentencing options on South Coast

The NSW Government has expanded access to alternative sentencing for Aboriginal offenders on the South Coast to help reduce reoffending, improve justice outcom

Attorney General

Harmful LGBTQ+ conversion practices now banned in NSW

Dangerous and damaging LGBTQ+ conversion practices will be banned from today.

Attorney General

Stephen Free SC appointed to the Supreme Court of NSW and Court of Appeal

Highly respected barrister Stephen Free SC will be appointed as a Judge of Appeal of the Supreme Court of NSW.

Attorney General

Justice reforms to boost safety for victim-survivors of domestic violence

The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales for victim-survivors of domestic and family violence.  

Attorney General

NSW Government passes legislation banning ‘claim farming’

The NSW Government has passed legislation banning the practice of ‘claim farming’ where vulnerable people are pressured to lodge civil compensation claims.

Attorney General

Extension of strict bail laws for young people will strengthen community safety

The NSW Government’s extension of a strict bail test for young people accused of repeat car theft and break and enter offences will strengthen community safety.

Attorney General

New NSW Privacy Commissioner appointed

Ms Sonia Minutillo has been appointed as the new NSW Privacy Commissioner to deliver an independent voice on the administration of privacy legislation.

Attorney General

NSW Government to crack down on practice of ‘claim farming’

The NSW Government will crack down on the predatory practice of ‘claim farming’ where vulnerable people are pressured to lodge compensation claims.

Attorney General

New legislation to protect JPs by providing immunity from lawsuits

Justices of the Peace (JPs) across the state will be protected from liability for carrying out their role in good faith.

Attorney General

New legislation modernises jury service and expands employment protections for jurors

New legislation is now in force to make it easier for people in NSW to serve on a jury, by expanding employment protections and allowing notices to be sent by

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20 Jan 2025