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When the Act was introduced in parliament, former Attorney General and Minister for Justice, John Hatzistergos emphasised that a major function of the Act was to allow law enforcement agencies “every possible tool at their disposal” to “confront the very real threat of terrorism occurring on Australian soil.” [6] The NSW Council for ...
In August 2019, a report examining the use of strip searches by NSW Police was released by University of New South Wales Law Academics Vicki Sentas and Michael Grewcock. The report had been commissioned by Redfern Legal Centre as part of its ongoing "Safe and Sound" Campaign. [ 84 ]
In a statement uploaded to Facebook, a spokesperson for NSW Police said that the organisation would review the Commission's findings, noting that several changes had already been made to existing strip search procedures and that "since 2016, the percentage of strip searches conducted in the field resulting in a find has risen from 33% to 46%".
Police released CCTV images after offensive graffiti was sprayed on a synagogue in Sydney’s Inner West on Saturday, January 11, during which police believe an arson attempt was also made. - NSW ...
The law applies to CCTV cameras as they collect and process personal data. The Cybercrime Prevention Act of 2012 (Republic Act No. 10175) includes provisions that apply to CCTV usage. Under the Act, the unauthorized access to, interception of, or interference with data is a criminal offense.
Similar to the power of arrest, police can search a person, vehicle or premises without a warrant on reasonable and probable grounds. Although the grounds do not specifically require reasonable necessity, it is implied by common law. [12] This power is preserved by section 21 of the Law Enforcement (Powers and Responsibilities) Act (NSW). [3]
The Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR) is the main source of NSW crime statistics. In 2017 BOCSAR reported an overall drop in recorded incidence with the murder rate (down 12.1%), robbery (down 8.0%), armed robbery (down 13.4%), burglary (down 5.5%), motor vehicle theft (Down 3.2%) and malicious damage to property (down 3.6%).
Mass surveillance in Australia takes place in several network media, including telephone, internet, and other communications networks, financial systems, [1] vehicle and transit networks, international travel, utilities, and government schemes and services including those asking citizens to report on themselves [2] [3] or other citizens.