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The Australian Institute of Criminology is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and justice. We seek to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.
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Tough new bail laws are jailing more First Nations people before trial
05-02-2026
A new study by the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) shows a shift towards harsher bail laws in Australia, which have led to more defendants being remanded in custody. These bail laws disproportionately impact First Nations people.
AIC research examines digital firearms among online Australians
13-01-2026
The Australian Institute of Criminology has released a Statistical Bulletin on the availability and purchase of digital firearms products among online Australians.
Research funded to combat illicit tobacco, family violence, and more
13-01-2026
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) has today announced important new funding that will support Australian academics to undertake cutting-edge crime and justice research.
National Hate Crimes Database
23-12-2025
The National Hate Crimes Database has been developed to track hate crimes and other hate incidents on behalf of the Australian Government.
AIC 2026 Conference: Transnational serious & organised crime
11-12-2025
The Australian Institute of Criminology will be hosting the AIC 2026 Conference on 17-18 March 2026.
National Hate Crimes Database
The National Hate Crimes Database has been developed to track hate crimes
and other hate incidents on behalf of the Australian Government.
A dashboard on legislated hate-related offences recorded by police
where an offender has been charged is the first phase of the database.
View the dashboard
Human Trafficking and Modern Slavery Research Network
The HTMS Research Network seeks to collaboratively identify, promote and disseminate research about human trafficking and modern slavery undertaken in Australia.
Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards
The annual Australian Crime and Violence Prevention Awards (ACVPA) recognise and reward programs that reduce crime and violence in Australia.
CriminologyTV
CriminologyTV has a range of videos by crime and criminal justice specialists, including key presentations from AIC conferences and our Occasional Seminar series.
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CINCH
CINCH is an open access database indexing Australian crime and criminal justice.
