NSW Showing middle finger at minor and swearing

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helenc

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If an adult swears back and sticks middle finger to minor in a public space is this consider to be an offence in nsw and are there any legal implications
 

Tim W

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Could be "Offensive Behaviour".
Much depends on facts and circumstances