Free, plain-English guide to your legal rights during police interactions — traffic stops, searches, arrests, and more. No legal jargon, no paywalls.
What is Keep Them Honest?
Most Australians don't know what they can and can't do when police approach them. That gap costs people — incorrect compliance, missed rights, preventable arrests.
Keep Them Honest bridges that gap. It's a free, education-first app covering your rights across every Australian state and territory — written by legal researchers, updated for current legislation, and backed by an AI coach that answers your specific questions.
Laws differ across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, and Federal. We cover all nine — no guessing, no generic answers.
Traffic stops. Random drug tests. Protests. Street searches. Step-by-step guides to real situations you might actually face.
When you must answer. When you don't have to. How to assert your rights without escalating the situation.
Ask anything. Get plain-English answers grounded in Australian law — not US or UK content. Available 24/7, no appointments.
Every right links back to the actual Act. Read the source, verify the claim, share the reference. No black boxes.
Test your understanding. Know what you'd actually say if stopped — before it happens, not during.
Real situations covered
Every scenario is state-specific. Select your jurisdiction and get the right answer for your location — not a generic legal disclaimer.
What to show, what to say, when you can leave — and what they're actually allowed to check.
When police can search without a warrant. What "reasonable grounds" actually means. How to respond.
Your rights at the moment of arrest. When to speak, when to stay silent, and the duty to inform.
Lawful protest rights by state. Police move-on powers. Filming police in public.
Random saliva tests vs blood tests. Refusal consequences. Your rights during the process.
When you must let police in. What a search warrant must include. How to ask to see it properly.
Australian coverage
Legal rights vary significantly across Australia. We cover all nine jurisdictions with state-specific legislation and scenario guides.
How it works
From picking your state to running through a live encounter scenario, here's exactly what the app gives you — step by step.
Choose from QLD, NSW, VIC, WA, SA, TAS, NT, ACT, or Federal. Every piece of advice is filtered to your state — no generic disclaimers, no guessing.
Choose from 50+ step-by-step guides — traffic stops, car searches, warrantless searches, arrest & detention, DUI breath tests, drug searches, phone seizure, protest rights, and more. Each scenario tells you exactly what to do.
Ready-made, legally-verified phrases for real interactions — "I wish to exercise my right to silence," what to say when asked to produce ID, how to respond to a search request. Jurisdiction-specific, plain English.
Every right links directly to the Act it comes from — 95 Acts and 71 case law citations. Read the source, share the reference, hold the line with confidence.
The 🚨 button floats on every single screen in the app. No menus. No hunting. One tap when seconds matter.
A single confirmation dialog appears — preventing accidental triggers while keeping the path to help under 2 taps total. No passwords, no navigation.
Free users see the button on every screen. Confirming shows an upgrade prompt — one tap to unlock the full emergency feature set with a Premium membership.
Simultaneously, your trusted emergency contacts receive an automated alert — and audio recording activates to document the encounter. Both happen instantly in the background.
Search 282+ law firms across all 8 Australian states by specialisation. Filter for criminal defence, civil liberties, employment — find someone in your area who handles your type of case.
Ask anything about Australian law — your coach answers in plain English, grounded in your state's legislation. Unlimited with Premium.
Add trusted contacts who get notified when you need help. Invite system with automated emails — your people know before you're in a cell.
Install on your phone like a native app — no app store required on iOS, available on Google Play for Android. Works without signal.
Test what you'd actually say if stopped — before it happens. Short, scenario-based quizzes with immediate feedback per state.
One-tap record during encounters. Audio saved securely — documented evidence if it's ever needed later.
The core app is always free. Premium unlocks unlimited AI coaching, advanced quizzes, an ad-free experience, and emergency contacts.
Frequently Asked
Do I have to answer police questions in Australia?
Generally, you have the right to silence and aren't required to answer questions beyond your name and address in most states. You should clearly state "I wish to exercise my right to silence." Exceptions apply — the app covers your state's specific rules.
Can police search me without a warrant?
In most Australian states, police can search your person without a warrant if they have reasonable grounds to suspect you're carrying a weapon, drugs, or stolen goods. The threshold and rules differ by state — this is one of the most important areas the app covers by jurisdiction.
What are my rights if I'm stopped at a random breath test?
You must stop, provide your licence, and submit to a breath test. You're not required to answer additional questions. If you record a reading above zero, different rights and obligations apply — the app walks through each step by state.
Can I film police in Australia?
Generally yes — filming police in a public place is legal across Australia, provided you don't interfere with police operations. Some states have specific rules. The app covers this for each jurisdiction.
Is Keep Them Honest legal advice?
No. Keep Them Honest is an educational resource, not a substitute for professional legal advice. If you're facing a serious situation, contact a lawyer or Legal Aid in your state. The app will point you to emergency contacts.