Assaulting frontline health or emergency services workers will be met with tough new penalties, including up to 14 years in jail, under laws that came into force on Wednesday 19 October 2022.
Premier Dom Perrottet said the new offences will better protect a range of key frontline workers who commit their working lives to keeping our community safe.
“These new laws reinforce the NSW Government’s commitment to strengthening frontline services and supporting those who selflessly serve in these critical roles,” Mr Perrottet said.
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