Police warned laws apply to them after pursuit decision A police union is telling members not to chase offenders because of the legal risks, but lawyers maintain the prospect of charges keeps police accountable. AAP · Nov 10
NSW police to avoid mental health incidents under UK model after spate of fatal shootings Families of victims have called for health workers to be first responders and police minister says deal with NSW Health ‘very close to being signed’ The Guardian - AU · May 19
Police furious at prisoners having to sleep on floors Prisoners could be injured or die and police left at risk of attack if a deal on inmate transport is not honoured, a union says. AAP · Nov 24, 2025
'Activism' claim as judges reject youth custody push Controversial youth bail changes that were rushed through one state parliament have been criticised by judges as at odds with existing laws. AAP · Mar 10, 2025
NSW police union pushes back at premier’s suggestion pro-Palestine protests divert resources from crime Police association boss says vast majority of officers at weekend rally were ‘doing user-pay or cancelled rest day’ shifts The Guardian - AU · Oct 10, 2024
Under-pressure police ditch tasks due to staff shortage Non-core police jobs including welfare checks will be shunned by some NSW police officers as the state government struggles to fix widespread vacancies. AAP · Oct 8, 2024
'Not close to what we would accept': police pay panned A showdown is looming between the NSW Police Force and union officials over officers' pay as an existing deal comes close to expiring. AAP · May 21, 2024
Police spread thin with 'enormous' cost of protests Hundreds of officers are being deployed to major rallies over the war in Gaza, leading states to foot the bill. AAP · Nov 13, 2023
Union's pre-poll push for more cops in Western Sydney The Police Association of NSW has called for the public sector wages cap to be ditched and more cops to be injected into western Sydney. AAP · Feb 13, 2023
Sydney news: Heavy fog delays flights and prompts road weather alert for Sydney's west MORNING BRIEFING: Travellers have once again been severely impacted by heavy fog and technical problems, causing flight delays at Sydney Airport and a road weather warning. ABC News · Jul 24, 2022
'It is imperative': NSW Police Association calls for models of affordable housing for officers The New South Wales Police Association conference has heard many officers can no longer afford to live in the communities they serve due to the state's housing crisis. ABC News · May 24, 2022
Too expensive to become a NSW cop: union The police union says NSW is staring down the barrel of a shortage of officers because it's too expensive to train to join the force. AAP · May 23, 2022