Overview

Proceedings are currently before the District Court of New South Wales against the State of NSW (NSW Police Force).

The matter concerns alleged systemic issues involving:

• Misuse or overreach of Apprehended Violence Orders

• Initiation or maintenance of proceedings without reasonable and probable cause

• Failure to investigate counter-allegations

• Police actions intersecting with Family Court proceedings

• Procedural delays causing ongoing harm

The representative applicant intends to seek:

• Conversion to a representative (class) proceeding

• Transfer to the Supreme Court of New South Wales

These applications remain subject to judicial determination.

Legal Basis

The proposed claims may include:

• Malicious Prosecution

• Misfeasance in Public Office

• Negligence / Breach of Duty

• Systemic Failure to Investigate

This action does not allege that all AVOs or police actions are improper. It examines patterns and systemic conduct.

Important Risks

Participation involves risk. There is:

• No guarantee the action will be certified

• No guarantee of success

• Potential legal consequences if the matter fails

You are encouraged to seek independent legal advice.