Outlining key policy priorities identified by the Australian legal profession, this paper seeks commitment to the reforms needed to improve law and policy. It calls for prioritising protection of the rule of law, promoting the administration of justice, supporting the exercise of rights under the law and committing to the principles of good law making.

Patterns of drug and alcohol use are changing and this issues paper provides an overview of the health impacts in Australia. It identifies opportunities to revise and enhance Australia's approach to alcohol and drugs, including reviewing the current funding allocation across demand reduction, supply reduction and harm reduction.

This report examines a range of issues with the aim of strengthening and harmonising sexual assault and consent laws in Australia and considers ways to promote just outcomes for people who have experienced sexual violence, including minimising re-traumatisation. The report's 64 recommendations seek to ensure that more people who have experienced sexual violence can access...

A list of elements that may be used to complement regulations with regard to sanctions and accompanying measures. The elements can be used both to establish sanctions that apply automatically by virtue of the law and to give authorities or courts/tribunals discretionary powers.

This first principles review assessed the operation and effectiveness of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency. The review found that comprehensive reform would be necessary for ACIC to combat the threat posed by serious and organised crime. The Government has agreed or agreed in-principle with 27 of the 29...