This report analyses the sentencing of category A and B serious youth offences from their introduction in February 2018 to 30 June 2024. It identifies the most common offences sentenced in Victorian courts, the sentences imposed on children and young people, and the age and gender of children and young people who committed those offences.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly becoming a part of the Australian Public Service. IP Australia has been an early adopter of artificial intelligence. This audit assessed whether IP Australia’s use of artificial intelligence in the patent rights process is effective. It finds IP Australia’s use of AI in the patent rights process was largely effective.

This report considers the exercise and enjoyment of human rights by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, including progress, barriers impeding enjoyment, and approaches required to uphold and protect rights. The report reveals systemic inequality for First Peoples. It includes a Blueprint for a fair and just future for First Peoples and 25 recommendations.

A report on the extent to which the wage theft framework under the Fair Work Act 2009 has led to a decrease in the incidence of wage theft in Australia. It provides an overview of the criminal wage underpayment regulatory system, contains the committee's view on issues raised and provides three recommendations.

This report presents the findings of a research project to explore the factors influencing recruitment and retention of criminal lawyers in Tasmania. The report includes 20 recommendations and options for measures that one or more stakeholders could take to address attraction and retention issues and improve the supply of criminal lawyers in Tasmania.