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
12 February 2025
Two Queensland businesses have been separately convicted in the NSW Local Court of breaching biosecurity regulations designed to protect NSW from red imported fire ants and in total ordered to pay $60,000.
Ministerial media release
12 February 2025
The Minns Labor Government is continuing work to create safer communities across regional New South Wales by addressing the concerning rates of youth crime, with over $4 million to support place-based efforts across Bourke and Kempsey.
Ministerial media release
11 February 2025
Greater accountability and transparency are at the heart of new strata laws now in effect which require strata managers in NSW to be upfront with owners about kickbacks and conflicts of interest.
Ministerial media release
11 February 2025
The NSW Government will today introduce two bills to protect places of worship and further criminalise Nazi symbols, as part of a crackdown on recent racial hatred and antisemitism.
Ministerial media release
11 February 2025
NSW residents searching for love this Valentine’s Day are being warned to guard their hearts – and wallets – against charming con artists posing as the real deal.
Recent legal and justice publications
Guide
State Records NSW | 16 January 2025
This page provides a checklist for evaluating and inspecting records storage facilities to ensure compliance with safety, security, and operational standards. It includes criteria on facility conditions, fire safety, environmental controls, and security measures.
Authority
State Records NSW | 10 January 2025
FA449 covers records documenting aspects of the function of the administration of justice with respect to land and the environment.
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.