Criminal law
Briefing paper
Consensual assault: issues paper
This issues paper considers the law on consensual assault in Tasmania.
Report
Police diversion for cannabis offences: assessing outcomes and cost-effectiveness
This study supports previous findings that diversion for minor cannabis offences can save money and lead to better social consequences.
Discussion paper
Civil penalty regime for non-consensual sharing of intimate images: discussion paper
The Australian Government has released this discussion paper for consultation on the prohibition of the non-consensual sharing of intimate images.
Discussion paper
Responding to the problem of recidivist drink drivers: issues paper
This issues paper considers a new approach to the problem of repeat drink driving through the introduction of a specialist, problem-solving court.
Policy report
A legislated spent convictions scheme for Victoria: recommendations for reform
In Victoria, police decide what to disclose in a criminal record check. These checks go to employers, housing providers and insurance companies. With a conviction, these checks can be a roadblock to accessing all manner of life’s necessities. And it doesn’t just impact serious offenders; a minor drug possession charge at 20 will be on...