An increase in illicit tobacco within the tobacco market and an extended spate of arson attacks on tobacconists have highlighted both organised crime’s involvement and the need for reform. This paper details the background to the Bill’s introduction, provides a summary of the second reading speech, key provisions of the Bill, stakeholder responses and current...

A report on a review of the effectiveness of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) in addressing serious racial and religious vilification in NSW. The report found that communities have faced increasing levels of discrimination, vilification and other hate-based conduct. It provides two recommendations.

Cost benefit analysis reveals that for every dollar invested in family dispute resolution (FDR), more than $20 in benefits are returned. These benefits span financial and non-financial impacts, delivering meaningful outcomes for families, the family law system and the broader community. The report recommends increasing FDR funding by 35 per cent.

Cybercrime is a persistent and disruptive threat, and the impact on small businesses and individuals are increasing. This report details how malicious state and non-state cyber actors are targeting Australian governments, critical infrastructure, businesses and individuals for the purposes of espionage, disruption and financial gain. The report offers recommendations for individuals, organisations and critical infrastructure...

The report combines standardised data across multiple agencies to reveal trends in the nature and extent of human trafficking and modern slavery, and identify characteristics of suspected victim‑survivors and perpetrators. The findings underscore the need for data collaboration policies to inform and evaluate future strategies and address the specific vulnerabilities of different groups to modern...