Submissions
The ALRC is grateful for all those who have made a submission in response to the Issues Paper for the Justice Responses to Sexual Violence Inquiry. The ALRC will be publishing all submissions as soon as practicable. In recognition of the sensitivities of some submissions and the ALRC’s commitment to a trauma-informed Inquiry process, the …
Inquiries
Read moreJustice Responses to Sexual Violence: Issues Paper (2024)
Submissions in response to the questions raised in the Issues Paper have now closed. The ALRC sincerely thanks everyone who has made a submission. The questions focus on the information, support, and options available to victim survivors following their experience of sexual violence. At the same time, the questions recognise that a person accused of …
Publications
Read moreALRC Welcomes Eminent Jurists to Lead Inquiry into Justice Responses to Sexual Violence
The ALRC has announced the two eminent jurists who will lead the inquiry into Justice Response to Sexual Violence.
News/Media Release
Read moreJustice System’s Response to Sexual Violence Inquiry Begins
The Australian Law Reform (ALRC) has begun its inquiry into the justice system’s response to sexual violence.
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Read moreJustice Responses to Sexual Violence
Submissions in response to the ALRC’s Issues Paper have now closed Download the Issues Paper The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has been asked to inquire into justice responses to sexual violence in Australia. This Inquiry forms part of the Government’s commitment to strengthen and harmonise sexual assault and consent laws, and to improve outcomes …
Inquiries
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