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Right wing extremist movements in Australia
This examination of right-wing extremists in Australia looks at the movements, motivations, and international links of local groups, particularly in online spaces. The report makes six recommendations focusing on social media platform regulation, law enforcement access to encrypted communications and the creation of a national hate crimes database.
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Lived experience participation and influence in homelessness and housing policy, service design and practice
This research examined the evidence for, and experiences of, people with lived experience participating in and influencing housing and homelessness policy, service design and practice. It identifies a number of principles organisations can implement so that people with lived experience can participate meaningfully.
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Financial abuse: an insidious form of domestic violence
This report examining financial abuse in Australia provides a comprehensive analysis of the issue, identifies key challenges within legislation, regulation, and financial institutions, and puts forward 61 recommendations to prevent and mitigate financial abuse. It calls for legislative amendments, enhanced support services for victims, improved response mechanisms, and greater collaboration between government agencies and those...
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Understanding the benefits, costs and funding flows to tailored jobseeker supports
This research explores the benefits, costs and funding flows of different models of job seeker supports. It summarises and contributes to the evidence base on different models of employment support. Synthesising existing research and case studies from for-purpose organisations it demonstrates the costs and benefits associated with tailored models of support to specific cohorts outside...
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Sentencing in Victoria 2013–14 to 2022–23
This report presents high-level data on sentencing practices in Victorian courts for the 10 years to 30 June 2023. Data is presented separately for each of the four criminal jurisdictions in Victoria: Supreme Court, County Court, Magistrates’ Court and Children’s Court.