Large sections of the media habitually distort, misrepresent and exaggerate the facts on crime, argues this paper.

Proposals in this discussion paper focus around the issues of social security, child support and family assistance, income management, employment, superannuation and migration. The Discussion Paper sets out in detail the issues raised by the Terms of Reference, the research behind the proposals and questions and a thorough analysis and discussion of stakeholder views and...

Private militia and armies are a common feature of modern warfare and pose a major threat to peacemaking efforts internationally. However, little analysis and research on those groups currently exist. This publication, the third in a series, seeks to fill this research gap and suggests how the prevalence of private armies, militias and vigilante forces...

In response to Recommendation 10 of Dr Rigby's report Enhancing Responses to Bullying in Queensland Schools the Queensland Schools Alliance Against Violence (QSAAV) was formed to provide advice to the Minister for Education and Training on best practice measures to address bullying and violence in Queensland schools. Eight recommendations were provided in this 2010 report...

Levels of psycho-stimulant (e.g. amphetamine or cocaine) use are comparatively low amongst the general population of drinkers, reports this recent Crime and Justice Bureau Brief. Following reports that some of the violence on licensed premises might be attributable to the use of drugs such as amphetamines and cocaine, the NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and...