In this case, the appellant had been convicted for offensive language after wearing a sandwich board in public which stated, amongst other words, 'TONY YOU CUN’T'. The conviction was ultimately set aside.

Danny Lim v Regina [2017] NSWDC 231

Offensive conduct and language offences in New South Wales aim to regulate public behaviour by enforcing community standards. However, these laws rely on broad police discretion, which has led to disproportionate impacts on Aboriginal people, especially in regional areas. This has prompted continued calls for law reform.