Justice
Submission
Adult Crime, Adult Time Amendment Bill 2025
A submission to the Making Queensland Safer (Adult Crime, Adult Time) Amendment Bill 2025 proposes that changes in the Amendment Bill will not work and still remain incompatible with the human rights of children. Deep concerns are held about the original Bill and the Amendment Bill. The submission does not support the proposed legislation.
Discussion paper
Non-fatal strangulation: section 315A review
This paper invites feedback on proposals for reform to the laws around non-fatal strangulation. Key considerations include defining the non-fatal strangulation offence; whether it must be 'without consent'; whether it occurs in a domestic or non-domestic setting; whether restriction of respiration and/or blood circulation must be proved; and maximum penalties for the offence.
Report
Who benefits? Shining a light on the business of child sexual exploitation and abuse
The sexual exploitation and abuse of children is a global health crisis. This report into the nature of the crisis underscores the need for urgent action, provides solutions and shines a light on the financial networks that fuel it. Who benefits is as disturbing as it is clear: organised crime groups and mainstream technology companies.
Literature review
First Nations women's engagement with the family law system in the context of family violence
This review of the evidence on First Nations women's engagement with the family law system in the context of family violence finds limited available research. It recommends further research to identify and better understand this issue and improve outcomes for First Nations people.
Briefing paper
The Australian privacy principles and the rights of children and young people
This paper was developed to support a workshop on shaping the Children’s Online Privacy Code. It draws connections between the Australian Privacy Principles, children’s rights and young people's perspectives, aiming to deepen the dialogue around what the Code should address to better protect children’s privacy online.