This report assesses how effectively Queensland Corrective Services plans for and facilitates the rehabilitation and reintegration of prisoners in custody. It finds a more effective delivery model for case management is needed and makes five recommendations for improvement.

This paper examines the systemic over‑representation of people with disability in the criminal justice system, highlighting challenges across policing, bail access, court diversion, custody and post‑release support. It shows how inadequate accommodations and services worsen outcomes, and calls for stronger, disability‑responsive policies to reduce harm, improve justice access, and support safe reintegration.

Australia’s reliance on incarceration for a wide range of offences has come at a significant financial cost to taxpayers while failing to improve community safety. This report outlines the cost of prisons, trends in incarnation, the incarceration of non-violent offenders and recommendations for reform. It finds the reliance on incarcerating non-violent offenders is straining prison...

A joint submission to the United Nations Human Rights Committee, to support preparations for Australia’s seventh periodic review of its human rights performance under the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR). It outlines a number of detention-related issues relevant to the Committee’s consideration of Australia’s implementation of the ICCPR, reflecting key concerns.

This Report on Government Services (RoGS) provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of service provision and the achievement of outcomes for police services, courts and corrective services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector.