Law and justice
NSW legal resources
Legislation
The official NSW Government website for online publication of legislation, including Acts, regulations and planning instruments.
NSW Ombudsman
The NSW Ombudsman is an independent and impartial watchdog, making sure that Government agencies fulfil their functions properly and improve their delivery of services to the public.
NSW Government Gazette
Read the latest issue of the NSW Government Gazette or use the index to search for specific Supplements, Acts, Proclamations, Legislation and other gazetted items, by year and month.
Crime statistics
Crime statistics and further information related to criminal incidents recorded by the NSW Police Force.
NSW Crown Solicitor
The NSW Crown Solicitor provides legal services to the State Government of NSW. Find out further information here.
National Children's & Youth Law Centre
Advice and information for children about their legal rights and responsibilities from The National Children's and Youth Law Centre.
Australasian Legal Information Institute
A comprehensive free-access resource for Australian legal information.
NSW Law and Justice Foundation
The Law and Justice Foundation is an independent statutory body working to improve access to justice in NSW, particularly for socially and economically disadvantaged people.
Australian Institute of Criminology
The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice.
Practising law in NSW
Information on the practise of law in NSW for both current solicitors and those wishing to practise in this state, including links to relevant organisations and legislation plus downloadable forms.
Royal commissions and enquiries
A list of all Royal Commissions and Commissions of Inquiry appointed by the Australian Government from 1902, under the provisions of the Royal Commissions Act 1902.
History of law and justice in Australia
A history of law and justice in Australia, from colonisation, through to federation and onto today.
Independent Commission Against Corruption
The Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) protects the public interest, prevents breaches of public trust and guides the conduct of NSW public officials.
Judicial Commission of NSW
The Judicial Commission of NSW promotes excellence in judicial performance and is a leading provider of continuing judicial education and sentencing information.
Law Reform Commission
Information, news and publications about the NSW Law Reform Commission proposes changes to the general law.
