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More than 100 legal, civic and political leaders have signed a letter to the NSW Premier warning that “we cannot fine our way out of the pandemic". NSW Police said on Wednesday it had issued nearly 25,000 fines for breaches of the public health order in the month since August 16 during Operation Stay At Home

The massive NSW Police enforcement effort that kicked off on August 16 has resulted in nearly 22,000 fines for breaches of the COVID-19 lockdown restrictions. Caitlin Fitzsimmons reports for Sydney Morning Herald

The temporary stop on evictions for COVID-impacted renters in NSW who have lost significant income and cannot pay rent in full has been extended, with some exceptions.

There is much debate about police powers to stop, question and search people, with a spotlight on the use of strip-searches, and the negative impact they can have upon vulnerable people.

RLC's police accountability practice has published a range of new factsheets on police powers and your rights.

Redfern Legal Centre (RLC) is calling on the NSW Government to revoke Covid-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police to people undertaking lawful recreation. Sydney Sentinal reports

When freedom of movement puts our right to health at risk, and democratic rights clash with human rights – what comes first? Kate Allman reports for LSJ Online

Redfern Legal Centre has called on the government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police. Lauren Croft reports for Lawyers Weekly

Redfern Legal Centre is calling on the NSW Government to revoke all COVID-19 fines that have been issued incorrectly by NSW Police to those undertaking lawful recreation.

Confusion about what is allowable under the health orders is being highlighted as police ramp up COVID-19 compliance operations across Sydney and statewide. Angus Thompson and Natassia Chrysanthos report for Sydney Morning Herald