Lodging A Complaint

This section relates to NSW law only. Other States and Territories may differ.

As soon as possible after the incident, write down everything that happened, and take note of the details. Record the time/date/place and whether you believe the police actually followed the law themselves. Please include as much detail as possible. Sign and date your notes.

REPORT ALL INCIDENTS that you have with Police at a beat to the Sydney Beat Project.

We also strongly encourage as many individuals, who are comfortable to do so, to make a formal complaint to the NSW Ombudsman and/or the NSW Anti-Discrimination Board. A greater number of complaints will help demonstrate the level of police harassment.

Also let us know that you've lodged a formal complaint - sydneybeatproject@gmail.com

NSW Ombudsman: www.ombo.nsw.gov.au
Ph. 02 9286 1000
Toll Free (outside Sydney metro): 1800 451 524

Anti-Discrimination Board: www.lawlink.nsw.gov.au/ADB
Ph. 02 9268 5555
Toll Free (outside Sydney metro): 1800 670 812

LEGAL ADVICE

If you need any support with your complaint, or if you get into trouble and need legal advice or representation, please contact either Legal Aid or the Inner City Legal Centre.

Legal Aid: www.legalaid.nsw.gov.au
Ph. 1300 888 529

Inner City Legal Centre: www.iclc.org.au
Ph: 02 9332 1966

Redfern Legal Centre: www.rlc.org.au
Ph: 02 9698 7277

Information has been obtained from legal advice.