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NSW Firearm Law Changes: Permit to Acquire and Safe Storage Requirements from 1 July 2026

Issue From 1 July 2026, important changes apply in NSW to firearm licence holders who are applying for a Permit to Acquire a firearm, commonly referred to as a PTA. The practical effect is clear: a PTA will not be issued unless the Commissioner of Police is satisfied that the applicant meets the relevant safe […]

New Queensland E-Bike Laws: What Riders, Parents and Owners Need to Know Disclaimer: This article is general information only. It is not legal advice and should not be relied upon as advice about your individual circumstances. If you have been fined, charged, had a device seized, or are unsure whether your e-bike is legal, you […]

Can Police Search Your House or Vehicle Without Your Consent or a Warrant in NSW?

Updated: 4 September 2026 Police in New South Wales do not have an unrestricted power to search your home, car or belongings. Ordinarily, police need either your consent, a valid warrant, or a specific legal power authorising the search without a warrant.[1] The principal legislation governing these powers is the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) […]

Can I Film Police if I Am Pulled Over in NSW?

Disclaimer This article provides general legal information only. It is not legal advice. The law may apply differently depending on the facts of your matter. If you have been charged, threatened with arrest, searched, had your phone taken, or told to delete footage, you should obtain legal advice from a criminal defence lawyer. The short […]

Is Looking Up Your Ex on Social Media Considered Stalking in NSW?

In NSW, simply looking at an ex-partner’s public social media profile once is unlikely, by itself, to amount to stalking. However, social media behaviour can become a legal issue if it forms part of a pattern of monitoring, tracking, contacting, intimidating or harassing another person. Under section 13 of the Crimes (Domestic and Personal Violence) […]

Can You Be Charged for Drink Riding on a Bike in NSW?

Many people know drink driving laws apply to cars, trucks and motorcycles — but what about bicycles and e-bikes? In NSW, the answer depends on the type of bike and the offence police allege. Can you be charged for drink riding on a normal pushbike? Yes. NSW Government guidance says riding under the influence of […]

NSW Firearm Law Changes: Permit to Acquire and Safe Storage Requirements from 1 July 2026

Can Police Search Your House or Vehicle Without Your Consent or a Warrant in NSW?

Can I Film Police if I Am Pulled Over in NSW?

Is Looking Up Your Ex on Social Media Considered Stalking in NSW?

Can You Be Charged for Drink Riding on a Bike in NSW?

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NSW Firearm Law Changes: Permit to Acquire and Safe Storage Requirements from 1 July 2026

Can Police Search Your House or Vehicle Without Your Consent or a Warrant in NSW?

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