This report presents the results of an investigation into whether Mr Simon Overland engaged in improper conduct exercising his powers of superintendence and control of Victoria Police during his time as Chief Commissioner.

The NZ Aid Programme has contributed to funding the Secretariat’s salary, travel and operational costs since 2004/5. The current contract expires on 31 December, 2011 and this Stocktake of MFAT’s funding to the Secretariat from 2004/5 to date is intended to feed into MFAT’s determination of whether it would provide further financial support to the...

The Tonga Police Development Programme (TPDP) – a partnership between the Governments of Tonga, New Zealand and Australia – came about following riots in Nuku‟alofa in 2006. Two scoping missions were carried out in 2007. These missions outlined the scope of work that needed to be done and provided some guidelines for a project design...

The Pacific Regional Policing Initiative (PRPI) program team, consisting of contracted advisers based out of Suva, are to be commended for achieving a great deal in two and a half years. The Mid-Term Review Team (MTRT) considers that for the most part the program has delivered an effective and appropriate collection of services that are...

Colleen Lewis investigates the effectiveness of attempts around Australia to increase the public accountability of the police. She highlights the complex relationship between police and government and the reduction of judicial oversight under anti-terrorism laws.