A list of elements that may be used to complement regulations with regard to sanctions and accompanying measures. The elements can be used both to establish sanctions that apply automatically by virtue of the law and to give authorities or courts/tribunals discretionary powers.

Australia does not currently protect a right to housing as a human right. This report shows the difference an Australian Human Rights Act can make by placing the right to housing at the heart of government laws, policies and services. It outlines common misperceptions on what a right to housing entitles people to, Australia's existing...

The report examines barriers to safety and fairness for victim-survivors in the state and territory family violence order system and the federal family law system, the important intersections between jurisdictions, and the accessibility of services and supports that victim-survivors need to navigate both systems safely and fairly. The report provides 11 recommendations.

This statistical report describes the 9,101 alleged sexual offenders proceeded against by police in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, Western Australia, the Northern Territory and the Australian Capital Territory in 2022–23. The offenders were proceeded against for offences involving a total of 8,873 identified victims.

This paper examines international experiences with truth and reconciliation commissions (TRC), focusing on case studies from South Africa, Canada and Norway. International experience demonstrates the potential of TRCs to foster public dialogue, validate lived experiences and recommend structural changes.