This paper outlines the results of recent Australian research studies on public attitudes to sentencing. Introduction The former NSW Chief Justice, James Spigelman AC QC, commented that “sentencing engages the interest, and sometimes the passion, of the public at large more than anything else judges do”. Public opinion on sentencing is important for two main...

The time taken to finalise trial cases in the District Criminal Court has increased significantly, according to this report. Introduction: This report deals with criminal cases finalised in 2013 in the New South Wales (NSW) Local, Children’s, District and Supreme Courts. In contrast to prior NSW Criminal Court reports, this report includes an expanded range...

Economic crime, including cybercrime, persists globally and is on the rise in many economies, according to this report. Overview There are a number of often overlooked economic crimes that occurring with increasing volume, frequency and sophistication. The Global Economic Crime Survey is one of the largest and most comprehensive surveys of its kind. The latest...

This paper investigates the security of high rise high density accommodation at the Gold Coast – a premier Australian holiday destination. Surfers Paradise has one of the highest population densities in Australia at 3,279 persons per square kilometre and over 70 percent of the residential population live in buildings classed as high density within a...

Foreword Victoria Police constantly strives to meet the needs and expectations of the Victorian community. As public demands for our services grow and change, Victoria Police must consider how it should adapt over the medium to long term. Although Victoria Police has a three year corporate plan (2012-2015), there is no clearly laid out, long-term...