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Youth justice in Australia
AIHW, 28/03/24
On an average day in 2022–23, 4,542 young people aged 10 and over were under youth justice supervision in Australia.
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When does anti-Zionism become antisemitism? A Jewish historian’s perspective By Suzanne Rutland
The Conversation, 28/03/24
Much ink has been spilt on the issue of whether protests against Zionism, or anti-Zionism, are inherently antisemitic.
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If uni marks are going up, does that mean there’s a problem? By Phillip Dawson & Thomas Corbin
The Conversation, 27/03/24
Education experts call it ‘grade inflation’. This comes amid reports of more high distinctions being awarded at some Australian universities.
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What drives demand for migrant and refugee smuggling in Southeast Asia? New research from UNODC
UNODC, 26/03/24
Tens of thousands of people are smuggled every year in Southeast Asia because of conflict, corruption and a lack of options for regular travel, according to new research launched today by the UN Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
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Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean By Jonathan Crowe & Gianni Ribeiro
The Conversation, 26/03/24
Australian jurisdictions are making strides to ensure consent means an active ‘yes’ rather than the absence of a ‘no’. But without better knowledge of these laws, they risk being just words on paper.
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Why would Islamic State attack Russia and what does this mean for the terrorism threat globally? By Greg Barton
The Conversation, 26/03/24
It appears almost certain the brutal assault on a Russian crowd settling down to watch a rock concert in Moscow on Friday night was an Islamist terrorist attack.
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Algorithms that predict crime are watching – and judging us by the cards we’ve been dealt By Tatiana Dancy
The Conversation, 26/03/24
Your money, postcode, friends and family can make all the difference to how the criminal system treats you.
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Predicting high-harm offending using national police information systems: An application to outlaw motorcycle gangs By T. Cubitt & A. Morgan
Research Report no. 30. Australian Institute of Criminology, 26/03/24
In this paper we replicate a prediction model that was developed in New South Wales to predict high-harm offending among outlaw motorcycle gangs nationally and in other states.
Why are religious discrimination laws back in the news? And where did they come from in the first place? By Luke Beck
The Conversation, 21/03/24
On March 21, the federal government will release the Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on ensuring religious schools cannot discriminate against LGBTQIA+ students and staff.
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Terrorist content lurks all over the internet – regulating only 6 major platforms won’t be nearly enough By Marten Risius & Stan Karanasios
The Conversation, 21/03/24
Australia’s eSafety commissioner has sent legal notices to Google, Meta, Telegram, WhatsApp, Reddit and X (formerly Twitter) asking them to show what they’re doing to protect Australians from online extremism. The six companies have 49 days to respond.
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The problem with shaming people for Auschwitz selfies By Craig Wight, & Phiona Stanley
The Conversation, 20/03/24
Taking fun, playful, even silly selfies at dark tourism sites such as Chernobyl Japan’s “suicide forests” or concentration camps has become a regular occurrence. It is widely regarded as controversial and distasteful.
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Crime Victimisation Australia 2022-23
ABC, 20/03/24
National and state and territory crime rates for assault, threat, robbery, break-in, theft or stealing, property damage and police reporting rates.
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Majority of car thefts happen at home
ABC, 20/03/24Over half of motor vehicle thefts and t
Three-quarters of thefts from a motor vehicle took place at a home in 2022-23, according to figures released today by the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS).
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Personal Fraud
ABC, 20/03/24
Statistics about personal fraud, including card fraud, identity theft, and scams (phishing, romance, computer support, financial advice and more).
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Victoria to trial electronic monitoring bracelets for youths charged with serious offences
ABC, 20/03/24
The Victorian government announces it will trial electronic monitoring bracelets for some young people charged with serious offences to ensure they are adhering to bail conditions.
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Death sentence sought for Truong My Lan, the woman allegedly behind Vietnam's largest-known financial fraud
ABC, 20/03/24
Vietnamese prosecutors have called for the death penalty to be handed to Truong My Lan. She is accused of netting $18.8 billion in a financial scam.
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Queensland will become the second Australian jurisdiction to allow festival pill testing By Charles Rushforth, Janelle Miles, & Emma Pollard
ABC, 20/03/24
Pill testing is already available in some countries, including New Zealand and parts of Europe. So far, Canberra's Groovin the Moo music festival was the first in Australia to trial it.
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'Escaping the patriarchy', or discrimination against men? The legal fight over a ladies-only lounge By Fiona Blackwood
ABC, 20/03/24
The Museum of Old and New Art (MONA) likes to make a statement – and its 'ladies-only' lounge does just that. But now it's the subject of an anti-discrimination legal fight, brought by a male visitor.
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Swimming legend Kieren Perkins hits out at Enhanced Games and warns 'someone will die'
ABC, 19/03/24
Olympic swimming legend and Australian Sports Commission boss Kieren Perkins has warned that "someone will die"
if a multi-sport event that allows athletes to use banned substances goes ahead.
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Social media giants compelled by eSafety Commissioner to report on efforts to combat terrorist and violent extremist material
ABC, 19/03/24
The eSafety Commissioner has sent social media giants legal notices compelling them to report their efforts in combating terrorist and violent extremist material online.
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NZ victims need to be protected – regardless of whether they are testifying in family court or criminal court By Carrie Leonetti
The Conversation, 19/03/24
Victims in the family court system are often forced to come face-to-face with their alleged attackers when giving evidence. A new bill aims to afford these victims more protection when testifying.
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Systemic inquiry - Victim participation in the Justice System
Victims of Crime Commissioner, 18/03/24
Silenced and sidelined: Systemic inquiry into victim participation.
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Sabrina Hahn says WA prison farm workers could fill agriculture, horticulture skills By Mark Bennett
ABC, 18/03/24
A WA gardening guru has a message for employers looking for skilled horticultural and agricultural workers — give ex-prisoners who have honed their skills while doing their time a chance.