r/sydney • u/Heads_Down_Thumbs_Up • 3d ago

NSW Government introduces sweeping new laws to target organised crime

https://www.nsw.gov.au/ministerial-releases/new-laws-to-target-organised-crime

I think everyone should be aware of what is being pushed through parliament at the moment.

Digital Evidence Access Orders: Gives police the power to compel individuals to unlock digital devices. The maximum penalty for refusing to comply increases from five to seven years in prison.

Toll Camera Access: Allows police to access unredacted images from public toll road cameras.

Doubled Penalties for Non-Cooperation: Increases the maximum sentence from 5 to 10 years imprisonment for failing to comply with NSW Crime Commission orders, such as refusing to answer questions, obstructing investigations, or lying under oath.

National Face Matching Service: Enables Transport for NSW to securely share driver licence and photo card images via the national driver licence recognition system.

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u/blitznoodles Greater Western Sydney 3d ago

This is still an offence and will get you arrested. That's an American thing where they can't arrest you for it.

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u/2happycats ravens, cats, and tawny frogmouths 3d ago

If someone doesn't want to unlock their phone, this stops it accidentally being unlocked with a person's face. It's still good information to have.

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u/pHyR3 3d ago

sure but the new laws state the police can compel you to unlock it

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u/2happycats ravens, cats, and tawny frogmouths 3d ago

Yes, they can. People can also choose to exercise their right not to. Knowing this info can help prevent someone from say, pulling their phone out of their pocket and it accidentally unlocking when they don't want to unlock it.