In all Australian jurisdictions, the age of criminal liability is 10. This means that no child below the age of 10 can be arrested, summonsed or found guilty of a criminal offence. In New South Wales, this rule is contained in Section 5 of the Children (Criminal Proceedings) Act 1987. Children betwe...

Summary offences are minor offences that are heard in the Local Court. The maximum penalty that can be imposed for any single summary offence is imprisonment for two years, though many summary offences carry a penalty of a fine only. Summary offences include offences contained in the Summary Offence...

New South Wales was the first place in the world to decriminalise adult sex work. It has the most liberal laws around sex work in Australia. The process of decriminalisation began in NSW in 1979, when criminal offences relating to street-based sex work were repealed. In 1995 most aspects of sex work...

What is robbery?For a person to be found guilty of robbery, the following elements must be proven:There must have been an unlawful taking away of property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of it;The property must have been taken without the owner’s consent. Consent obtained by...

Perjury is a criminal offence consisting of knowingly making a false statement on oath in connection with any judicial proceeding. The false statement can be made in oral evidence or in writing. In New South Wales, perjury is governed by Section 327 of the Crimes Act and carries a maximum penalty of...

Indictable offences are serious offences that carry significant penalties and are heard in the Supreme Court or the District Court. Offences that are not indictable offences are known as summary offences and are dealt with in the Magistrates Court.Indictable offences in New South Wales are governed...

There are various offences relating to the use and misuse of firearms in New South Wales. These are contained in the Firearms Act 1996, the Crimes Act 1900 and the Weapons Prohibition Act 1988. Firearms legislation across all Australian states was comprehensively reformed in 1996 following the Port...

The legislation that governs the Child Protection Register in NSW (New South Wales) is the Child Protection (Offenders Registration) Act 2000. The aim of the Register is to increase and improve the accuracy of police intelligence, assist to investigate and prosecute child sex offences committed by r...

Common assault in New South WalesCommon assaults are charged under s 61 of the Crimes Act 1900 and are usually dealt with by a Local Court; however, the prosecution can elect to have a common assault matter dealt with in the District Court.An assault is a common assault when it results in no injury,...

Abortion in New South Wales before 22 weeksUnder section 5 of the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, a doctor may perform an abortion on a person who is no more than 22 weeks pregnant with their informed consent, or with the informed consent of another person on their behalf if they lack the capacity to...

Police misconduct in New South Wales is taken very seriously. Employees of the New South Wales Police Force (NSWPF) are expected to behave professionally and with integrity and to make sure that their authority is exercised responsibly. You have a right to complain if you are dissatisfied or concern...

A voir dire is a pre-trial procedure used to determine the admissibility of particular evidence. It occurs when one party challenges the admissibility of evidence the other party proposes to adduce. A voir dire consists of the court making findings of fact and applying the law after hearing evidence...

Deciding bail applicationsSection 18 of the Bail Act sets out the factors that must be assessed when deciding bail applications. These are:The accused’s background, including their criminal history, circumstances and community ties;The nature and seriousness of the alleged offences;The strength of...

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Parramatta Local Court operating hours are 8:30am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday. The Court address is 12 George Street, Parramatta and located on the corner of George and Marsden Streets Parramatta. If you are using public transport, buses to the Parramatta Local Court leave every 15 minutes from the P...

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Bridging Visas are transitory visas which permit a person to remain in Australia for a certain period of time. They can be granted after the expiration of a substantive visa while a person waits for their application for another substantive visa to be processed. They can also be granted when a perso...

When to apply for a restricted licence in QueenslandIf you wish to apply for a restricted licence in Queensland, the application must be made:at the proceedings when your conviction for the driving offence is recordedbefore the court makes an order which will disqualify you from driving.The court wi...

Understanding Demerit Points in QueenslandIf you hold a Queensland driver’s licence or permit and commit a traffic offence in Queensland or any other state or territory in Australia, demerit points can be recorded on your Queensland traffic history.The laws that cover demerit points are in the Tra...

In Queensland if you are caught drink driving you will be provided with a summons to appear in the Magistrates Court closest to where the offence was committed. The penalties will be decided by the Magistrate and will include a fine and disqualification, or a term of imprisonment. The severity of t...

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The Family Law Act directs that you must attend Family Law Mediation or Family Dispute Resolution before you file an application for parenting orders or financial orders.Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) is the legal term for services (such as mediation) that help people to sort out their disputes. It...

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