Justice
Report
Migrant and refugee women in Australia: a study of sexual harassment in the workplace
This report outlines the findings from a national study to investigate migrant and refugee women’s understanding of experiences and responses to sexual harassment.
Briefing paper
Bail Amendment Bill 2023: Bill Brief
While the Bail Act 1977 includes the general entitlement to bail, amendments to the Act in 2013, 2016 and 2017-8 made it harder for some alleged offenders to be granted bail. This paper examines some of the recent amendments to the Act and outlines some of the consequences of these changes. It also outlines selected...
Report
The cost of courage: fixing Australia’s whistleblower protections
This report compiles every whistleblower protection case to proceed to judgment across Australia and finds there has not been a single successful decision for a whistleblower under the primary federal public or private sector laws.
Strategy
Knife crime reduction strategy
This strategy outlines actions to reduce knife crime and make the Northern Territory a safe place for all Territorians. It builds on existing research from across Australia and around the world to ensure a holistic approach to addressing knife crime.
Report
Understanding workplace sexual harassment: trends, barriers to legal assistance, consequences and legal need
This report aims to identify and understand the prevalence, nature, and occurrence of workplace sexual harassment and discrimination both in Western Australia, and Australia more broadly.