History of gas exploration uncertainty continues in the far west
ANALYSIS: The NSW Government’s decision to open areas in the state’s far west for gas exploration adds to years of policy uncertainty felt by regional…
Houseboat living illegal in NSW but will housing crisis drive change to laws?
The call for greater leniency around houseboat residence in NSW is growing, especially from residents along the Murray River.
LGBTQIA+ organisations welcome new protection laws in NSW
The NSW Government has announced stronger penalties for hate crimes against the LGBTQIA+ community, a move welcomed by advocates such as the Inner City Legal…
Australia still isn’t meeting its anti-torture obligations
A funding deadlock is hampering efforts to implement a UN agreement to prevent human rights abuses in places of detention. Despite being ratified by Australia…
NSW to abolish ‘good character’ at sentencing
The NSW Government has announced it will abolish the use of ‘good character’ in sentencing proceedings, a decision supported by victims advocacy groups.
NSW toughens stance on hate and firearms
The NSW Government introduced the Terrorism and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Bill) today aimed at tightening gun laws to reduce the risk of mass…
New strategy holds domestic and family violence perpetrators accountable
The NSW Government has unveiled a landmark strategy aimed at tackling the root cause of domestic and family violence (DFV) by focusing specifically on those who…
The impact of NSW building reforms
Recent reforms are aimed at facilitating the construction of thousands of new homes in NSW. What do the changes entail and what are the likely…
NSW legal bodies advocate for comprehensive inquiry into Human Rights Act
The two peak bodies representing the legal profession in New South Wales have joined forces to call for a comprehensive public inquiry into a proposed…
NSW Government commits to drug reform amid criticism of ‘lack of vision and boldness’
The NSW Government has officially responded to the 2024 Drug Summit recommendations, announcing a commitment to reform its approach to alcohol and other drug use…
NSW Supreme Court strikes down protest laws near places of worship
The NSW Supreme Court has declared the state government’s expanded police powers restricting protests “in or near” a place of worship are invalid.