Latest justice system News

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Rushed workers comp changes need compromise and a pause
Law Week 2025 Program Of Events
Victorian prison expansion a costly and ineffective response to failed bail laws
Public Consultation Open On Family Violence Bill 2025
Adult punishment for children is a shameful social failure
Ending violence starts with listening to young people’s voices
Here’s how Victoria’s state budget can help survivors of sexual violence
CLP invests $15 million over five years to support victims of crime
A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government delivers on election commitment with Mining & Resources Coroner for safety 
Inadmissible evidence: why a routine traffic stop and police photo went all the way to the Supreme Court
Removal of corporal punishment laws
After-hours diversion pilot launches to help young people to stop reoffending
New Katherine prison will not solve the NT’s overcrowding crisis
The Courts hosted screening of a powerful documentary that elevates the voices of young victims of domestic and family violence
Important legislative reforms progressing through Parliament
CLP delivers certainty and a stronger future for Legal Aid NT
Reducing crime: More than $500 million for Corrections in 2025-26
Minns Labor Government to reform Victims Registers to ensure victim-survivors of serious crimes receive mandatory notification
Review Of Decision-making Criteria In Bail Act
$1.34 billion: CLP to deliver biggest ever law and order Budget
NSW latest virtual care to improve accessibility for MERIT clients
New Clarence Valley refuge to support women and children fleeing violence
Virtual Care To Improve Accessibility For MERIT Clients
Strongest Bail Laws In Australia Passed
Justice Reform Initiative urges caution over rushed bail law changes in the NT
Historic revamp of evidence laws gives victims greater support
Government Moves To Save Crime DNA Samples
NSW man jailed over failed plan to meet minor for sexual activity
CLP strengthens justice system to tackle crime, deliver consequences
Additional bail and arrest courts to alleviate pressure on court system
Tasmanian Aboriginal Youth Justice Engagement
Bandt in Griffith pledges free school meals for kids across the country
Secretary appointed to Department for Education, Children and Young People
Continuing To Build Tasmania’s Strong Justice System
Enhancing Operation Of Our Legislative Frameworks
A Fresh Start for Queensland: Crisafulli Government appoints District Court Judge in Townsville
Review of the Charter of Rights for Victims of Crime commences
Report confirms urgent need for drug and alcohol policy reform
RMIT Centre for Innovative Justice shapes justice system reform to better support survivors of sexual violence
Rolling recruitment strengthens Corrections for a safer NT
Study finds children exiting the youth justice system at risk
Majority of children in detention are unsentenced, new data reveals
Victims to have a stronger voice in the criminal justice system
The UK has a lot of people out of work because of mental illness – but listening to those affected reveals that’s…
IJM Welcomes Initial Slavery and Trafficking Commitments, Calls for Ongoing Attention in the Election
David Blunkett: the world has changed since Liz Truss’s mini budget, so what is Labour still so scared of?
Real consequences for crime restored