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Sport is a basic feature of Australian culture. The achievements of Australian athletes have enhanced our image as a nation. Participation in sporting activities contributes to the health of millions of Australians; the teamwork and fair play which Australians learn on the playing field provide the basis for a good society.

Foreword | In 2003, 1,821 males and 5,669 females aged under 15 years were recorded by police as victims of sexual assault but we know from crime victim surveys that sexual assault is the crime least likely to be reported to the police. We also know from research that adult sex offenders and victims are significantly more likely to have suffered abuse as children. A significant proportion of this abuse occurs within the family by intra-familial offenders.

Proceedings of a conference held 4-6 April 1989

Contents

• Opening address
  David Malcolm
• Sources of confusion in the alcohol and crime debate
  Don Weatherburn
• Prisoners' experience with alcohol
  David Indermaur
• At court: the alcohol factor
  Jeff Giddings
• Alcohol, violent crime and social power
  Stephen Tomsen
• Domestic violence: alcohol and other distractions: a grassroots perspective
  Heather McGregor
• Crime on the roads: drinking and driving
  Ross Homel

Proceedings of a conference held 30-31 October 1989

Contents

• The scientific basis of DNA technology
  Ben Selinger and Ben Magnusson
• What is involved in producing sound DNA evidence
  Nicola Leaney
• A view from the bench
  John Phillips
• DNA profiling: forensic science under the microscope
  Ian Freckelton
• Bridging the legal-science gulf
  James Taylor Kearney
• DNA profile evidence and the inference chart concept
  Eric Magnusson and Ben Selinger
• DNA profiling: standardising the report