This Australian study explores the use of sexual violence victims’ private records in criminal prosecutions and how independent legal representation – a dedicated lawyer for victims – can protect victims’ private records. The findings provide insight into how victims’ private records are used in court and the effects this has on victims.

This study uses data from online Australians in moderated interviews with 33 ransomware victims to examine victim decision making during a ransomware attack. It finds that support and resources – to help victims assess the risks associated with a ransomware attack and to restore their data and devices – must be readily accessible when ransomware...

The Cybercrime in Australia series aims to provide high-quality and robust evidence on self‑reported cybercrime victimisation, financial losses and other harms, help-seeking behaviour and, importantly, changes over time. This report offers insights into the experience of cybercrime among Australian individuals and small to medium businesses. One in five respondents experienced multiple types of cybercrime.

Modern slavery is a serious, pervasive and largely hidden human rights and safety issue. This report was commissioned to understand opportunities to improve Australia’s criminal justice response to modern slavery. The report identifies ongoing gaps in Australia’s criminal justice response to modern slavery that are preventing some victims and survivors from accessing justice and remedy.

This statistical report covers sexual offending proceeded against by police in all Australian states and territories for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024. The report provides data on sexual offenders, sexual offence victims, youth offenders and adult offenders. In 2023–24, police proceeded against 10,359 individuals for sexual offences in Australia.