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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 and mediation
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.
Housing and neighbours
Find out how to make a noise complaint and resolve disputes with your neighbours about trees, pets and retaining walls.
Latest legal and justice updates
Media release
NSW Fair Trading has commenced criminal proceedings in the Supreme Court of NSW against Network Strata Services Pty Ltd (Netstrata) and its Director and Licensee in Charge Mr Stephen John Brell.
Ministerial media release
The Minns Labor Government is building a safer New South Wales, by working with the sporting community to stop domestic, family and sexual violence before it starts.
Ministerial media release
Councils across NSW are delivering projects to strengthen community connection and overcome hate, racism and discrimination at a local level, thanks to the latest round of the NSW Social Cohesion Grants for Local Government.
Ministerial media release
New laws targeting commercial landlords who knowingly permit tenants to sell illicit tobacco and vaping goods from their premises begin today, as part of the Minns Labor Government’s continued crack down on the illicit market.
Ministerial media release
Phase two of the Minns Labor Government’s firearms reforms takes effect today with the changes intended to strengthen oversight, reduce risk and help keep the community safe.
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Recent legal and justice publications
Policy
This policy draws on the importance of recognising, encouraging and rewarding young people for their positive change in behaviour and therefore address and reduce incidents of problematic, challenging behaviour.
Research
The 2022 Young People in Custody Health Survey (YPICHS) Report provides an up-to-date physical and mental health profile of the youth custodial population in NSW, with data gathered through face-to-face interviews, mental health, and cognitive and language assessments.
Policy
This policy identifies the circumstances and conditions under which detainees are drug tested for the presence of alcohol and/or drugs.
Fact sheet, 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.
Fact sheet, 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.