The object of this Act was to amend the Crimes Act 1900 in relation to consorting and organised crime; and to make consequential amendments to other Acts.

Crimes Amendment (Consorting and Organised Crime) Act 2012 (NSW)

Consorting laws make it a crime to associate with people who have criminal records or who are perceived as threats to public safety. These laws aim to control public behaviour and purport to prevent crime. In practice, the enforcement of consorting laws has disproportionately impacted upon Aboriginal people.