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Understanding the Role of Local Court Magistrates and the Legal Change to Be Called “Judge” in NSW

7 April, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In New South Wales (NSW), the judicial system has undergone several important reforms over the years. One of the more recent changes is the decision to allow Local Court Magistrates to be referred to as [...]

Understanding the Laws Surrounding the Production of Child Abuse Material in NSW

17 March, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  The production of child abuse material is a serious criminal offence under Australian law, and New South Wales (NSW) has strict legislation to protect children from exploitation and harm. Those found guilty of producing, [...]

Understanding New Domestic Violence Bail Restrictions in NSW

3 March, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  In New South Wales (NSW), domestic violence is a significant concern, and the law has become increasingly strict in addressing the issue. Recent legislative changes have introduced new bail restrictions aimed at providing better [...]

Understanding Good Behaviour Bonds and Non-Association Orders in NSW

3 February, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  In New South Wales (NSW), both Good Behaviour Bonds and Non-Association Orders are legal tools used by the court to manage offenders and reduce the likelihood of reoffending. These orders serve as alternatives to [...]

Understanding the Mental Health Act 1990 in NSW

20 January, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  The Mental Health Act 1990 (NSW) provides the legal framework for the care and treatment of individuals with mental health conditions in New South Wales. The Act ensures that individuals are treated with respect [...]

Understanding Good Behaviour Bonds in NSW

6 January, 2025|Categories: Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  A Good Behaviour Bond is a court-imposed order that allows an offender to avoid serving a prison sentence, provided they adhere to specific conditions. This is often used for first-time offenders or those convicted [...]

Understanding Home Detention Orders in NSW

23 December, 2024|Categories: Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

In New South Wales (NSW), Home Detention Orders offer an alternative to imprisonment, allowing individuals convicted of certain offences to serve their sentence at home under strict conditions. This blog explores the laws and statutes [...]

Understanding Negligent and Reckless Driving in NSW

25 November, 2024|Categories: Criminal Law, Driving Offences|Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , |

  Neglect and reckless driving are serious offences under New South Wales (NSW) law that can have significant legal and personal consequences. This blog post will explore the laws and statutes surrounding these driving offences, [...]

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