Most parties are incident-free. However, there are a number of potential legal issues that hosts need to consider when planning their parties, especially if illegal drugs are being used.

Find out more by reading a
fact sheet.

• Learn ways of reducing the risk of police attendance at private parties.
• Know how to respond if you need to deal with the police for any reason.
• Find out about some of the drug-related offences that partygoers may potentially be charged with at private premises.
• Know how to get legal advice or representation
  if required.

The information on this page applies to New South Wales, and intends to only raise some of the legal issues that can arise when hosting house parties. It does not intend to encourage or facilitate unlawful behaviour, including the use of illicit drugs. Nor is it intended to be read as formal or specific legal advice. Anyone concerned about their own legal position should always obtain appropriate professional advice rather than relying on the general observations contained here.

Do you need legal information
or advice?

If you live in NSW, Lawaccess can provide legal information. Visit www.lawaccess.nsw.gov.au or phone 1300 888 529 during normal business hours.

If you live in Australia and need legal advice or information visit the National Association of Community Legal Centres website at www.naclc.org.au to find your nearest community legal centre.