Scott Ludlam (WA, Australian Greens) Share this | Hansard source

asked the Minister representing the Attorney-General, upon notice, on 15 June 2011:

(1) Has the department undertaken any research or analysis of international experiences, both government and non-government led, with justice reinvestment: if so, can the findings of any such research or analysis be provided.

(2) Has the department been in further contact with the Aboriginal Legal Service on the issue of justice reinvestment.

(3) Has the department analysed the successful pilot study in Newcastle that reduced re-offending to a minimum.

(4) Has the department any plans for further pilot studies in areas with high incarceration rates.