The Latest Breaking News from the Justice Reform Initiative

‘Post and boast’ laws aim to stop young Australians glorifying crimes. Will they drive them deeper into ‘a failing justice system’?

As more states make it illegal for offenders to publish footage of their crimes on social media, critics say the laws will be ineffective and harmful

The Guardian - AU · Aug 15, 2025

'Broken' prison system sparks call for funding shake-up

An advocacy group is calling on the Victorian government to redirect money away from the state's prison system to get further ahead on justice reform.

AAP · Nov 14, 2023

Cost of keeping Queensland child in custody hits $2,000 a day, report finds

Justice advocates say state’s overreliance on incarceration is harmful, expensive and fails to make the community safer

The Guardian - AU · May 29, 2023