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The murder of overseas visitors in Australia
- Trends and issues in crime and criminal justice, no. 316
- ISBN 1 921185 09 0 ; ISSN 0817-8542
- Canberra: Australian Institute of Criminology, May 2006
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Abstract
During the past few years, the reporting of the murder of three overseas visitors in South Australia, Queensland and the Northern Territory has generated immense public interest in Australia and overseas. The main focus of the media has been issues of the personal safety or security of intending visitors, and whether Australia is a safe place to visit. Despite the headlines, this paper provides factual information indicating that the risk of homicide victimisation faced by tourists who visit Australia is extremely low.
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- Media release: How safe are overseas visitors in Australia?
- Project information: National Homicide Monitoring Program
- Topic: Homicide
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