NSW adds funding boost to Building Commission

Building Commission NSW is here to stay with a reinforced funding of $145m for the next four years.

Solicitors dominate new Local Court appointments

Legal practitioners with experience across criminal, civil and community law, make up seven new magistrates announced by the NSW Government.

Greens push for NSW Human Rights Act, Attorney General open to discussion

The prospect of legislative protections for human rights in New South Wales has re-emerged, with the state government vowing to work constructively on the issue.

NSW Government resolves to end hidden fees on parking apps

The cost of parking will be limited to the signposted charge, as the government seeks to rein in extra fees.

Minns government dangerously disregards anti-LGBTIQ+ hatred

OPINION: The NSW Government’s new hate crime laws, announced last Thursday, are a slap in the face to communities across NSW. In particular, my own…

Hate speech laws to be strengthened in NSW

NSW Premier Chris Minns has vowed to amend the state’s hate speech laws, following a spate of antisemitic attacks over the past few months.

Anti-coal harbour blockade highlights ‘punitive’ approach to protest in NSW

The right to protest is considered foundational to a healthy democracy but is a punitive approach to public participation in NSW being used to stifle…

NSW Government says rental reforms ‘strike the right balance’

A suite of reforms described as the most significant in more than a decade, will deliver benefits to 2.2 million people renting their homes, according…

Agencies levied millions of unlawful surcharges: NSW Government

It’s claimed NSW Government agencies ignored repeated legal advice, that levying surcharges on millions of transactions was unlawful.

NSW Equality Bill passes parliament with government support

Legislation aimed at protecting members of the LGBTIQA+ community from discrimination, has passed parliament, with the backing of the NSW Government.