By examining the characteristics of migration in southeast Asia, this paper explores the ways in which people trafficking occurs within this process and the implications for Australia's anti-trafficking response nationally and regionally. Although the number of identified cases of trafficking into Australia is relatively low, the hidden nature of this crime and reluctance of trafficked...

The overall number of recorded deaths, and the rate per relevant population, has declined significantly in prisons since 1997. However, there has been no statistically significant change in the overall number of police custody deaths since 1990. The overall trend masks the long-term decline in Category 1 police custody deaths. Category 2 deaths (which include...

This report outlines the diversion programs currently operating for Indigenous offenders. Access to diversion programs and barriers to participation and completion determine the effectiveness of programs. Other issues raised relate to the expansion of programs for participants and support services to cover drugs outside the scope of current diversion programs, wider and clearer dissemination of...

As well as reporting on longer terms trends in deaths in custody, the report presents information on the 31 deaths in prison and 22 deaths in police custody and custody-related operations that occurred in 2006. There is a separate section on motor vehicle pursuit and police shooting deaths.

Jacqueline Joudo summarises the annual report from the National Deaths in Custody Program, and shows trends in prison and police custody and in police operations. Most deaths now occur in prison, from natural causes, but there is also an increasing trend of deaths during police operations. Figures comparing Indigenous and non-Indigenous deaths are presented.