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Media release
The former licensee of a Tamworth Hotel has been banned from holding a liquor licence for one year after a heavily intoxicated patron was placed in an induced coma after he fell and hit his head.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government has appointed two Co-Coordinators General to lead ongoing community support and ensure people continue to receive coordinated assistance in the wake of the antisemitic terror attack that took place at Bondi Beach one month ago.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government will give councils stronger powers to shut down unlawful premises hosting hate preachers by allowing utilities to be cut off where operators ignore planning laws and cease-use notices.
The NSW Government welcomes the Federal Government’s decision to establish a Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion in response to the Bondi terrorist attack, that killed 15 innocent people on December 14 2025.
Ministerial media release
The NSW Government has appointed Katherine McKernan as the Advocate for Children and Young People, a statutory role for five years, to lead the newly established Office for Youth within the Department of Communities and Justice (DCJ).
Recent legal and justice publications
Guide
This guide provides incident specific information about the support available through the Victims Support Scheme for victims of the Bondi Beach terrorist attack on 14 December 2025.
Guide
If you’re a family member of someone who has died as a result of the Bondi Beach terrorist incident, we can assist you during this difficult time. You can contact Victims Services for free and confidential information, advice and referrals.
Form
Complete this statutory declaration if you are a nominated representative attending a Mental Health Review Tribunal hearing for a registered victim.
Guideline
Guidelines for the publication of regulatory actions taken by NSW Fair Trading, including the procedure for requesting changes to the NSW Fair Trading Name and Shame Register.