Section 60AC — Crimes Act 1900 (NSW)

Hindering and obstruction of persons aiding law enforcement officers

A person who hinders or obstructs a person who comes to the aid of a law enforcement officer who is being hindered or obstructed in the course of the officer’s duty, commits an offence.
Maximum penalty—Imprisonment for 12 months or a fine of 20 penalty units, or both.

Sourced from the New South Wales Legislation website at 8 June 2026. For the latest information on New South Wales Government legislation please go to https://www.legislation.nsw.gov.au. Verify the current text against the official source before relying on it.

Related sections

s 60 — Assault and other actions against police officers
s 60A — Assault and other actions against law enforcement officers (other than police officers)
s 60AB — Assault against persons aiding law enforcement officers
s 60AD — Assault and other action against frontline emergency workers
s 60AE — Assault and other action against frontline health workers
s 60B — Actions against third parties connected with law enforcement officers

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