Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people experience disproportionately high incarceration rates. The growing remand population across Australia contributes to the high imprisonment rate for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander adults and young people. This study examines the current literature to understand the factors driving bail refusal as it relates to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander...

The Bondi Junction Inquest relates to the deaths of seven people during the incident that occurred at Westfield Shopping Centre, Bondi Junction on 13 April 2024. This report presents the findings of the New South Wales State Coroner. It provides 23 recommendations including in relation to the offender's mental health history, emergency service interoperability and...

The report on government services provides information on the equity, effectiveness and efficiency of government services in Australia. This report provides performance reporting for police services, courts and corrective services. It includes a summary of government expenditure in the sector. Total government expenditure for justice services was $26.5 billion in 2024–25.

This report makes recommendations on principles and guidelines to support the safe use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Victoria’s courts and tribunals to maintain public trust in courts and tribunals. Guidelines are recommended to support court users, judicial officers and court and tribunal staff to implement the principles. The report contains 30 recommendations.

Australia is at a pivotal moment in strengthening its response to modern slavery. With the Australian Government commencing consultations on reforms to the federal Modern Slavery Act, the decisions made in 2026 will shape the effectiveness of Australia’s anti-slavery framework for years to come. This paper outlines two key reform measures under consideration by the...