An examination of the number and nature of deaths in prison, police custody and youth detention. The report found 104 deaths in 2023–24 (6 fewer than the previous year) and 23% of these were First Nations people. There was one death in youth detention – the first in 14 years.

This report provides the second update on the implementation of the National Strategy. It updates key achievements and progress for all 62 activities outlined in the Strategy’s initial action plan. The report notes significant progress, with seven National Strategy activities now completed.

This report analyses the youth detention population in Australia, aged 10 and over, for the four year period from the June quarter 2020 to the June quarter 2024. It presents states and territory trends, including the impact of changes to the minimum age of criminal responsibility introduced in the Australian Capital Territory and the Northern...

The Criminal Code Amendment (Hate Crimes) Bill 2024 would amend the Criminal Code Act 1995 to strengthen and enhance Australia’s legislative framework to combat hate crimes and promote community respect and understanding. The committee found that the amendments made by the Bill are sadly necessary and was satisfied that the Bill does not suppress freedom...

This fact sheet reports on the number of people sentenced in 2021–22 for committing a serious offence while serving a community correction order in Victoria.