This paper reviews law and order legislation that was passed in the States and Territories in the period from 1 January 2003 to 31 July 2006.

After months of wrangling, arrangements to deploy over 260 Australian police and officials to Papua New Guinea have finally been made. Helen Hughes argues that Papua New Guinea, in addition to restoring law and order, needs to implement economic reforms to put it on a growth path of 7 per cent a year. This report...

This Briefing Paper provides a brief overview of the influence of law and order issues on politics and surveys the latest trends to have emerged regarding the rate of crime. It reviews relevant legislation passed between 1999 and 2002 in each state and territory. Reference is made throughout to briefing papers that contain further information...