The object of this Act was 'to amend the Crimes Act 1900 and the Restricted Premises Act 1943 as a result of certain reports by the Ombudsman; and for other purposes.'

Criminal Legislation Amendment (Consorting and Restricted Premises) Act 2018 (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.