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
Find out what to expect if you need to go to court in NSW to resolve a civil or criminal matter, or appear on a jury.
Latest legal and justice updates
Ministerial media release
13 December 2024
Australian Border Force will assist the NSW Government to end a loophole in which a small minority of overseas licence holders have been fraudulently nominating other drivers for offences in a bid to stay on the road, avoid paying fines and remain a step ahead of the demerit point system.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
The Attorney General today announced one of the largest appointments of judicial officers in the state’s history, with 11 new full-time magistrates to join the Local Court of New South Wales.
Ministerial media release
11 December 2024
Barrister Michael Smith has been appointed as a judge of the NSW District Court, a role recognising his wealth of experience including more than two decades in the law.
Ministerial media release
6 December 2024
Today, the NSW Police Force (NSWPF) proudly welcomes 298 new Probationary Constables, marking a historic moment as the largest class to graduate in a decade.
Ministerial media release
2 December 2024
The NSW Government has reached a major milestone as it brings the management of Junee Correctional Centre into public hands, securing workers’ roles and entitlements ahead of the 1 April 2025 transition.
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.
Cover letter
NSW Fair Trading | 1 September 2024
Use our sample complaint letter as a guide to writing your service complaint and amend as necessary. Do not forget to date the letter and print a copy for your records.
Cover letter
NSW Fair Trading | 1 September 2024
Use our sample complaint letter as a guide to writing your complaint and amend as necessary. Do not forget to date the letter and print a copy for your records.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 11 June 2024
This form is used to obtain prior approval to amending rules concerning active membership, conversion of a non-distributing co-operative to a distributing co-operative and rules restricting voting rights in particular co-operatives.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 11 June 2024
This form is used to notify the resignation, removal or cessation of an auditor.