Lorana Bartels

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Police interviews with vulnerable adult suspects

In this paper, some of the key issues police are likely to encounter when dealing with vulnerable adult suspects are considered and an overview of the Australian legislation and police policies governing police interviews in such circumstances is presented

Crime prevention programs for culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Australia

In this paper, the key criminal justice issues in relation to culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) communities are reviewed and a summary of relevant protective and risk factors provided

'Knife crime' in Australia: Incidence, aetiology and responses

A review of the recent Australian data indicates an increase in the use of knives for homicide offences, while their use decreased or remained steady in relation to robbery, sexual assault and kidnapping/ abduction

Good practice in women's prisons: a literature review

In this paper, the literature concerning examples of good practice in women's prison systems in Australia is reviewed and key international developments are also considered

Unexplained wealth laws in Australia

The power of the state to confiscate assets derived from criminal acts is well-accepted in criminal justice

Indigenous women's offending patterns

This literature review presents information on Indigenous women as offenders and prisoners, as well as considering the issue of over-policing, including for juvenile Indigenous females

Emerging issues in domestic/family violence research

This paper presents an overview of Australian domestic and family violence research, with an emphasis on research in the context of sexual orientation

A review of confiscation schemes in Australia

This report outlines the crime confiscation schemes operating in Australia but points to the need for more systematic recording and reporting of information

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Copyright Law Inquiry
10 February 2012

The Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has announced the appointment of Professor Jill McKeough as Commissioner in charge of the ALRC’s Inquiry into Copyright Law.

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Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access released
13 January 2012

The Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access examines the recent East Asia Summit, bilateral alliances in the Asia Pacific, the future of Timor-Leste, women's participation in peace processes and more.

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