Torres Strait Islander people
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Torres Strait Islanders
Report
Stories that matter: learning from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people’s experiences of the criminal legal system
This research report describes the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the criminal legal system in Western Australia, the Australian Capital Territory and Victoria. The findings confirm the lasting impacts of colonisation and intergenerational trauma, which create the conditions that lead Indigenous people into engagement with the criminal legal system.
Report
Eye health measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people 2025
Eye diseases and vision problems are the most common long-term health conditions reported by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. This report updates eye health measures for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The measures cover the prevalence of eye health conditions, diagnosis and treatment services, the eye health workforce and outreach services.
Report
Respect at Uni: study into antisemitism, Islamophobia, racism and the experience of First Nations people
The largest and most comprehensive examination of racism in Australian universities. Its findings highlight that racism is deeply embedded across Australian universities and has profound impacts on students and staff. Racism occurs at similar rates at all Australian universities, confirming it is a systemic issue. The report makes 47 recommendations to Government and universities.
Guide
Culturally appropriate human rights compliant: police custody monitoring expectations
A suite of practical resources to support police custody oversight and strengthen domestic implementation of the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture and other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (OPCAT). They are living documents that can be adapted and updated by individual National Preventive Mechanism domestic monitoring bodies as suits them best.
Report
Reviewing implementation of the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Child Placement Principle 2025
This series of reports reviews the progress of the state and territory governments in implementing the full intent of the Child Placement Principle. The Principle is designed to promote policy and practice to reduce the over-representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in the child protection system.