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
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.
Ministerial media release
29 November 2024
The NSW Government welcomes the Federal Government’s ban on social media for children under 16.
Ministerial media release
27 November 2024
The NSW Government is continuing work to create a safer New South Wales and address domestic and family violence in all forms, including financial abuse as a form of coercive control.
Ministerial media release
27 November 2024
The NSW Government is introducing tougher penalties for taxi drivers who are caught ripping off passengers, with ‘two strikes and you’re out’ laws.
Ministerial media release
24 November 2024
The Minns Labor Government is encouraging businesses to self-report worker entitlements.
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.
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.
Form
NSW Fair Trading | 11 June 2024
This form is used to apply for an approval, consent, exemption, order or certificate as specified on the form.
Factsheet
Youth Justice NSW | 11 June 2024
This factsheet provides information about Youth Justice New South Wales Remand Intervention and Bail Services.