The Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery National Minimum Dataset is a national data collection on modern slavery events. This study describes modern slavery reports received between July 2024 and June 2025, the characteristics of victim-survivors and perpetrators, the nature of Australia Government-funded support provided to victim-survivors and the outcomes of modern slavery prosecutions.

Concerns have been raised regarding pornography’s influence on sexual violence, particularly among men. Questions remain regarding the strength of this association, including among Australian men, and its underlying mechanisms. The study provides valuable information to inform measures to prevent and counteract any potential negative impacts of violent pornography on sexual behaviour.

Understanding the complex interplay between substance use and criminal activity is important in informing law enforcement and health strategies aimed at reducing drug-related crime. The extent to which substance use contributes to offending has been measured using Australian data. The findings estimate the total number of principal offences attributable to different substances.

Child sexual abuse (CSA) victimisation has been linked to a greater risk of engaging in juvenile offending broadly, and sexual offending specifically, for male youth. This study used data and clinical information from a Queensland specialised service to examine the links between CSA victimisation experiences and sexual offending. Findings highlight the need for early intervention...

This study examines the experiences of 331 Australian individuals and small to medium enterprise owners who were victims of ransomware. It used survey data to understand how they were targeted and the vulnerabilities that were exploited. The results highlight both the human element in victimisation and the need for technological solutions to protect business owners.