The Watchtower

Do You Need a Permit for Security Cameras in Australia?

Short answer: no, for a standard home camera. Here's when council rules, strata by-laws or heritage overlays can actually come into play.

Is It Legal to Point a Security Camera at Your Neighbour's Yard? A State-by-State Guide

Australia has no single national camera law — each state and territory sets its own rules on where you can point a security camera and when audio recording needs consent. Here's what applies in NSW...