The AIC has released new research on perceptions among people who use drugs of whether police treat people fairly and make impartial decisions. The study uses Global Drug Survey data to compare the perceptions of drug users in Australia and in 29 other countries.
Heather Cook, Australian Institute of Criminology Director and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission CEO
Thank you, Aunty Violet Sheridan, for your Welcome to Country. I’d also like to begin by acknowledging the Ngunnawal and Ngambri peoples, the traditional custodians of the land on which we gather today.
New research from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) explores how and why men choose to stop engaging with online misogynistic incel communities, and how this affected their attitudes towards gendered violence.
The Australian Institute of Criminology has released two reports describing the experiences of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with the criminal legal system.
New research shows widespread concern about crimes enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), with Australians most worried about AI tracking their location, accessing their devices or accounts, and impersonating or deceiving them in ways that could cause financial loss, embarrassment or harm.
Australia recorded 279 homicide victims between 1 July 2024 and 30 June 2025. Published today, the Australian Institute of Criminology’s (AIC) Homicide in Australia 2024–25 report provides an overview of national homicide trends and emerging patterns in offending and victimisation.
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.
The Australian Institute of Criminology will be hosting the AIC 2026 Conference on 17-18 March 2026. The theme of this year’s conference will be Transnational Serious and Organised Crime (TSOC) and the aim of the event is to present the latest research on TSOC and how this can be applied to policy and practice.
The final program is now available.
A new report has revealed that for the 2024-2025 financial year, the Australian Federal Police received 371 reports of alleged modern slavery.
Modern slavery is when someone is forced to work, marry or do other things through coercion (like manipulation, control or violence), threats or lies.
These are the latest figures from the Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) report Modern slavery in Australia 2024-25.
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) today has released a new study that examines the relationship between pornography use and sexual violence in Australian men.