Activity details
Seek to take actions individually and collectively under the Standing Council of Attorneys-General Work Plan to Strengthen Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault 2022–2027, under its 3 priority areas:
- Strengthening legal frameworks to ensure victims and survivors have improved justice outcomes and protections.
- Building justice sector capability to better support and protect victims and survivors.
- Supporting research and greater collaboration to identify best practices, and to ensure actions are supported by a sound and robust evidence base.
Implementation progress update
Through the Standing Council of Attorneys-General, the Australian Government is leading a national discussion on strengthening criminal justice responses to sexual assault. The officials-level Working Group on Criminal Justice Responses to Sexual Assault was established as a result, comprising justice officials from every jurisdiction.
The Working Group meets quarterly to help administer the work plan and share ideas, expertise and resources.
The Working Group also produces annual progress reports, comprising an overview of key activities and progress against the 3 priority areas, and nation-wide environmental scans of related activities.
For more information see Working Group on Justice Responses to Sexual Violence – Annual Progress Report 2023.
More information
- Learn about the National Plan to End Violence against women and children 2022-2032.
- Read the First Action Plan 2023-2027.
- Browse the First Action Plan 2023-2027 Activities Addendum update.