7,944 federal defendants were finalised in 2020–21, up 4% from 2019–20
Harassment and threatening behaviour remained the most common principal federal offence (49%)
The majority of defendants had a guilty outcome (66%)
Around one-third of defendants with a guilty outcome received a fine as their principal sentence (32%).
There have been various government restrictions in place across the states and territories due to COVID-19 since March 2020. The restrictions may have had an impact on criminal activity and the justice system.
Contains annual national information on prisoners in custody at 30 June, including demographic information, imprisonment rates, most serious offence.
The increase was driven by a rise in card fraud (from 5.9% to 6.9%) and scams (from 2.4% to 3.6%)
In the last 12 months:
In 2020-21:
A report on findings exploring potential options to develop national family and domestic violence statistics for correctional services agencies
Identifies the key data items and recording formats required to improve reporting of family, domestic and sexual violence in Australia
Outlines the strategies and actions required to address critical data gaps and improve the evidence base for family, domestic, and sexual violence
Presents statistical conceptual information relating to family, domestic and sexual violence and describes the main concepts, sources and priorities
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