Tourists visiting Australia and NSW must adhere to all local laws and regulations. Being charged with a criminal offence in NSW whilst on a tourist or permanent visa can have serious implications, and it is crucial to know your rights and options when dealing with NSW Police and navigating the criminal process.  Read our

The Crimes Amendment Bill, proposed by Minn’s government, would remove the ability for courts to consider good character evidence. Currently, Courts can use good character evidence, such as references, as a mitigating factor for offenders during sentencing proceedings to reduce sentences.    The proposed reform follows recommendations from the NSW Sentencing Council. The Sentencing Council is an independent advisory body with

Social media has become an integral part of daily life. It has transformed the way people communicate, share information, and interact with the world around them. The intersection of social media and criminal justice has created a complex landscape that challenges traditional legal practices, particularly in the context of criminal

From 1 July 2026, there are new mandatory motorcycle gear requirements for learner and provisional riders. The new requirements are part of significant reforms to the Motorcycle Graduated Licensing Scheme (MGLS). The aim of the requirements is to protect novice riders and save lives. In 2024, 68 riders and passengers

The Early Appropriate Guilty Plea (EAGP) scheme is a formal legal process introduced in NSW in April 2018. Criminal legislation in NSW divides criminal offences into three broad categories for sentencing purposes: The EAGP applies to all strictly indictable offences. It also applies to cases where the prosecution elects to deal with

If you’ve been charged with a criminal or traffic offence in New South Wales, your matter will begin in the Local Court. For offences that occurred in Newcastle, that means attending Newcastle Local Court. Understanding what to expect if you need to attend Newcastle Local Court can make the process

Following the tragic terrorist attack on Bondi Beach in December of 2025, the NSW Parliament has moved to tighten its existing gun laws and reduce the risk of mass violence. The new laws will include: Capping and restricting the number and types of firearms: Strengthening firearms licence checks and accountability:

Scroll through TikTok or Instagram for long enough and you will see injectable peptides promoted as a wonder supplement for anti-aging, muscle repair, muscle building and fat burning. The rise of peptide use in NSW and the open way in which they are discussed and promoted on social media creates

Whether or not a criminal record will impact your tattooist licence in NSW, will depend on the type of offence you have been charged with. In NSW, it is an offence to perform body art tattooing for a fee or a reward, unless authorised to do so by a tattooist