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Did a High Court decision on doli incapax shift court outcomes for 10-13 year olds?
The number of young people aged 10 to 13 years found guilty of a criminal offence in NSW fell markedly, following the 2016 High Court of Australia decision RP v R. This paper examines if this decline can be explained by the RP v R decision which clarified the application of doli incapax.
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Report on risks to confidential control in the public sector
The report concerns the investigation of a former senior officer at the Department of Finance (WA) who downloaded confidential information from a computer system before leaving to take up a role in the private sector. It highlights the significant misconduct risks in having weak and insufficient information controls. The Commission provided two recommendations.
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What’s top of mind for public servants in 2025
This report shares insights from public servants about their work in government – what’s getting in the way, where they need support and what they want to see done differently. It distils the most relevant insights, maps priorities and considers the skills and knowledge needed to succeed. The report identifies five themes shaping public service...
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Global terrorism index 2025
Globally, terrorism remains a significant challenge. This report presents a comprehensive summary of the key global trends and patterns in terrorism over the past 10 years. It provides an analysis of the top 10 countries most impacted by terrorism and in-depth contributions from experts. It finds that attacks in the West increased for the first...
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A comparison of the characteristics of people with disability in Australia according to whether they received National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) funding
This study examines 18.1 million Australians under 65 potentially eligible for the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS). It highlights widespread disability support needs across diverse areas of life. The information is important for the planning of foundational supports delivered by all levels of government and across different service sectors.