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Child complainants and the court process in Australia
It has long been recognised that child complainants find the court experience very difficult, particularly if they have to give evidence against a family member in a sexual offence matter. This paper outlines the major factors that contribute to making processes harrowing for children and then discusses and evaluates some of the initiatives that have...
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Australian business assessment of computer user security: a national survey
Based on responses from 4,000 businesses, the survey found that 14% had experienced one or more computer security incidents in 2006-07. The financial loss was estimated at between $595m and $649m. The results highlight the importance of partnerships between government and the private sector, as many security measures are provided by the private sector and...