NSW police settle trespass case after visiting Indigenous children’s home 150 times in 20 months
Summary
Two Indigenous mothers settled a trespass case against New South Wales (NSW) police after officers visited their homes many times to check bail conditions for their sons. The police were accused of entering homes without proper court permission, causing stress and disruption for the families.Key Facts
- NSW police visited one mother’s home 150 times in 20 months, mostly between midnight and 4 a.m.
- The visits were to check if her sons, who were on bail, were following their bail conditions.
- The police sometimes entered without court approval, which the mothers claimed was trespassing.
- The visits caused fear, stress, and school absences for the children involved.
- Another mother had over 90 police visits for bail checks on her son in 18 months.
- NSW police said the bail checks were legal and important for public safety.
- A 2025 report found police were often overstepping their authority by skipping court permission.
- The mothers’ legal case was settled before going to trial, but a related racial discrimination case is still ongoing.
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