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 March 2025
Cooma Gaol’s challenging history as the only known prison in the world specifically used to incarcerate gay men, transwomen, and non-binary people, has been formally recognised with its listing on the NSW State Heritage Register.
Ministerial media release
12 March 2025
As communities impacted by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred begin clean-up and recovery efforts, there are warnings today to remain vigilant against potential fundraising scams to ensure you’re not wasting your donation.
Ministerial media release
10 March 2025
The NSW Police has today executed 11 search warrants and three firearm prohibition orders resulting in the arrests of 14 people in relation to recent hate-filled, antisemitic attacks on our city.
Ministerial media release
7 March 2025
Latest data from the Minns Labor Government’s Rental Taskforce has revealed solicited rent bidding via listing platforms has been virtually stamped out.
Ministerial media release
4 March 2025
1 in 2 people in New South Wales have now heard of coercive control and understand what it means, following the NSW Government’s recent awareness campaign.
Recent legal and justice publications
Factsheet
Homes NSW | 13 March 2025
Set to Go provides pre-booked accommodation to eligible Corrective Services NSW clients who will soon be exiting from prison.
Factsheet
NSW Fair Trading | 5 March 2025
This fact sheet translated into Traditional Chinese has information on the new standards for lithium-ion e-micromobility devices to help sellers comply.
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
Used by Land and Environment Court of NSW
Brochure
NSW Trustee and Guardian | 3 October 2024
Easy Read guide for those who are beneficiaries of a Will or estate.