Justice
Report
Deaths in custody in Australia 2024–25
The National Deaths in Custody Program has monitored the extent and nature of deaths occurring in prison, police custody and youth detention in Australia since 1980. This report contains detailed information on these deaths in 2024–25 and compares the findings with longer term trends. It finds there were 113 deaths in custody.
Report
Modern slavery in Australia 2024–25
The Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery National Minimum Dataset is a national data collection on modern slavery events. This study describes modern slavery reports received between July 2024 and June 2025, the characteristics of victim-survivors and perpetrators, the nature of Australia Government-funded support provided to victim-survivors and the outcomes of modern slavery prosecutions.
Report
In plain sight: review into system responses to child sexual abuse
The review examined system responses to child sexual abuse in Queensland, with a focus on the early childhood education and care sector, police services and the blue card system, using the case of a convicted offender of child sexual abuse as a case study. It made recommendations for improvements needed to laws, policies, procedures and...
Report
The adequacy of the legislative framework for the Independent Broad‑based Anti‑corruption Commission
A report from an inquiry into the adequacy of the legislative framework for the Independent Broad‑based Anti‑corruption Commission (IBAC) in Victoria. It inquired into whether the framework governing IBAC is fit‑for‑purpose, adequately supports IBAC’s mandate and if reform is needed. The report provides 31 recommendations, including that IBAC’s jurisdiction extend to outsourced, government funded projects.
Strategy
NSW disability inclusion plan 2026–2029
This plan to make life better for people with disability sets out 30 key actions the New South Wales (NSW) Government has committed to, as required under the Disability Inclusion Act 2014 (NSW). Structured around four focus areas, the plan ensures accountability and progress toward greater inclusion, accessibility and equity across services and communities.