NSW police overusing ‘highly intrusive’ legal powers to monitor phones and computers, national watchdog finds

The findings of the Commonwealth ombudsman underscore a troubling trend in law enforcement practices, where the balance between public safety and individual privacy is increasingly skewed. The overuse of surveillance technology by NSW police, particularly for less serious offenses, suggests a potential erosion of civil liberties. Furthermore, the lack of proper record-keeping by police in Victoria and Queensland raises questions about accountability and transparency in the use of such powers.