The police state of New South Wales

New Politics: Australian Politics by New Politics

Aug 14, 202625:01News & Politics

The Minns government says its proposed expansion of NSW Police digital surveillance powers is necessary to combat organised crime, but allowing easier access to mobile phones through Digital Evidence Access Orders – and...

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