On 21 July 2022, Slater and Gordon Lawyers and Redfern Legal Centre issued a class action proceeding for people who have been unlawfully searched by NSW Police at all music festivals in NSW between 22 July 2016 and 21 July 2022. On 30 September 2025, the judgment in this proceeding was handed down by the Honourable Justice Dina Yehia at the Supreme Court of New South Wales. The judgment was a significant success for the plaintiff and group members.
The Festival Strip Searches Class Action covers strip searches by the NSW Police at music festivals between 22 July 2016 and 21 July 2022. More detail regarding the group member definition and class action can be found via the link below.
If you think you are a group member and have not yet registered your interest in the class action, we encourage you to do so by completing the registration form available at tehe link below.
By registering, your name will not appear on any Court documents or be provided to NSW Police, unless required by an order of the Court. If you are not sure whether you are a group member, or otherwise have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our team: