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28th annual report of the Australian Institute of Criminology, 2000

ISSN 0311-449X
Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, 2000

Review of performance

Corporate values

As Australia's national centre for the analysis and dissemination of criminological data and information, the AIC makes a valued research contribution to assist in the prevention and control of crime. The AIC:

  • responds to the needs of government and the community with respect to policy issues in the fields of justice and the prevention and control of crime;
  • is recognised as the national leader in the research and analysis of criminological issues, and the source of authoritative information at a national level in this field; and
  • achieves an understanding of and commitment to corporate directions and priorities.

The AIC seeks to promote a cooperative and harmonious work environment through:

  • Integrity: Ethical, honest and loyal behaviour.
  • Professionalism: Serving clients and stakeholders in a practical, diligent, thorough and objective fashion.
  • Openness: Being accessible and responsive to staff, clients and stakeholders so as to build trust and confidence.
  • Fairness: Treating all equitably and justly.
  • Respect: Respecting the diversity of ideas, backgrounds and cultures of staff, clients and stakeholders.

Performance outcomes

The AIC's performance outcomes for the year confirm that its policy and operational directions are in tune with clients' expectations. In particular, this is demonstrated by:

  • the extent to which the AIC's key stakeholders are satisfied with its research outputs and products, including the extent to which they access AIC services and data;
  • the production of more than thirty new papers in the Trends and Issues in Crime and Criminal Justice Series, some of which were publicly released by the Minister;
  • an average of over 150,000 visits per month to our web site; and
  • the receipt of increased funding for drugs research and for study of a wide range of crime activities.

The corporate direction has been effectively communicated to AIC staff through:

  • regular staff meetings to inform and update staff on corporate issues and directions; and
  • regular research staff meetings, held to plan, discuss and report on projects.

The level of staff satisfaction within the AIC is assessed as high. This reflects a year of strong management leadership; refreshment of the organisation through staffing reviews, recruitment and opportunities to participate in staff development activities; and workplace reform, both in terms of work practices and in improvements to the physical layout and refurbishment of office equipment.