Fewer Aboriginal people in the criminal justice system |
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Goal |
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Aboriginal people are no worse off under justice policies and legislation |
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Outcomes |
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Disproportionate impacts are identified and remedied when drafting new policies and legislation |
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Disproportionate impacts of existing justice policies and legislation are identified and remedied |
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Ensure Aboriginal perspectives inform the development of new justice polices and legislation, and the likely impacts on Aboriginal communities are identified and addressed. |
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Remedy the unfair impacts on Aboriginal people of existing and historical legislation to ensure rights are protected and negative impacts are addressed. |
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Facilitate consideration of an Aboriginal person’s life experience and history; and information regarding alternative options, to increase culturally appropriate legal responses in a variety of justice settings. |
Existing initiatives
- Victoria’s Bail Act 1977 requires decision-makers determining whether to bail or remand a person to take into account any issues that arise due to the Aboriginality of the accused.
- Additional protections for Aboriginal people in bail processes through the commencement of the Bail Amendment (Stage Two) Act 2018.
- A legislative youth diversion scheme that allows children in the Children’s Court and the Children’s Koori Court to be diverted from the criminal justice system.
- Introduction of Youth Control Orders that provide intensive community-based monitoring and supervision for young offenders and ensure their participation in education, training or work.