Advocates praise recommendations from Australian sexual violence report but say lack of radical change a ‘missed opportunity’

Advocates have welcomed an ALRC report that recommends increased legal assistance for victims, including in the courtroom. Photograph: Samantha Manchee/AAP

Advocates have welcomed recommendations from a report into the criminal justice system’s treatment of victims of sexual violence as “incredibly symbolic”, but others say the commission’s failure to suggest radical change was a ‘missed opportunity’.

The Albanese government released the Australian Law Reform Commission’s report on justice responses to sexual violence on Thursday, while announcing a $21m package to strengthen support services.