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Saving lives by joining up justice: Why Australia needs coronial reform and how to achieve it

March 01, 2013

Saving lives by joining up justice: Why Australia needs coronial reform and how to achieve it

The Federation's report, 'Saving Lives by Joining Up Justice' released in March 2013 urges comprehensive national reform of Australia’s flawed coronial system.

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Alternatives to suing ratepayers in hardship

December 01, 2012

Alternatives to suing ratepayers in hardship

Our report describes a better alternative for local government debt collection.

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Access to justice for sexual assault survivors with a cognitive impairment

February 01, 2012

Access to justice for sexual assault survivors with a cognitive impairment

This report discusses the extremely low rates of reporting, investigation and prosecution for sexual assault crimes against people with cognitive or communication disabilities.

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Effective Transparent Accountable: An independent system to investigate police-related deaths in Victoria

June 02, 2011

Effective Transparent Accountable: An independent system to investigate police-related deaths in Victoria

Establishing an independent investigation system in Victoria is achievable and would be transparent, fair and in the best interests of the public and police.

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Taser Trap: Is Victoria falling for it?

October 01, 2010

Taser Trap: Is Victoria falling for it?

Our report warns of the real risk of serious injuries and deaths arising from Taser use.

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