Exporting risk: the Australian deportation project. This study will investigate the use of deportation. It will test our claim that deportation has a significant impact on institutions, individuals and communities, and will contribute to a more ethically and legally robust approach to deportation.
Improving the analysis of trace DNA samples in forensic science and human identification. The introduction of DNA technology into forensic science has revolutionised this profession, by generating a very high level of individual discrimination through genetic profiling. However, there are still many crime scenes from which it is proving difficult to obtain sufficient DNA sample for such powerful profiling. This project will develop modifications to current techniques and procedures, as well as ....Improving the analysis of trace DNA samples in forensic science and human identification. The introduction of DNA technology into forensic science has revolutionised this profession, by generating a very high level of individual discrimination through genetic profiling. However, there are still many crime scenes from which it is proving difficult to obtain sufficient DNA sample for such powerful profiling. This project will develop modifications to current techniques and procedures, as well as new novel approaches, to improve the targeting, collection, extraction and typing of trace amounts of biological samples. These results will significantly improve our ability to fight crime, especially high volume crime, act as a deterrent, and assist in disaster victim identification.Read moreRead less
An investigation of two non-punitive crime control strategies for the illicit traffic in S.E. Asian antiquities. The preservation of cultural heritage is significant for the maintenance of national identity and security. The illegal plunder and international trafficking of cultural heritage, not infrequently linked with other international crime, is of national and regional concern. The response to the destruction of the Iraq Museum evidences the level of community concern. However, the nature o ....An investigation of two non-punitive crime control strategies for the illicit traffic in S.E. Asian antiquities. The preservation of cultural heritage is significant for the maintenance of national identity and security. The illegal plunder and international trafficking of cultural heritage, not infrequently linked with other international crime, is of national and regional concern. The response to the destruction of the Iraq Museum evidences the level of community concern. However, the nature of the illicit antiquities market means that traditional punitive crime control strategies are ineffective. The Australian government has participated in international efforts to develop new control strategies for this form of international crime. Focusing on the illicit market in SE Asian antiquities, this research investigates two non- punitive strategies. Read moreRead less
The Impact of ACCC Enforcement Action: Evaluating the explanatory and normative power of responsive regulation and responsive law. The project will enhance the capacity of the ACCC and other business regulators to ethically and effectively regulate to achieve the goals of regulatory policy such as a fair, competitive economy, occupational health and safety, and environmental integrity. Australia is already well recognised as a leader in ambitious empirical and policy-oriented social science rese ....The Impact of ACCC Enforcement Action: Evaluating the explanatory and normative power of responsive regulation and responsive law. The project will enhance the capacity of the ACCC and other business regulators to ethically and effectively regulate to achieve the goals of regulatory policy such as a fair, competitive economy, occupational health and safety, and environmental integrity. Australia is already well recognised as a leader in ambitious empirical and policy-oriented social science research on regulatory compliance (through the ARC funded Governance Network including RegNet at ANU). This project will enhance that reputation with the most comprehensive data set on the corporate compliance impact of enforcement action and fundamental re-thinking of foundational theoretical questions about the nature and capacities of regulation.Read moreRead less
Counter-terrorism policing for culturally diverse communities. Counter-terrorism policing will be investigated by focusing on the impact of counter terrorism measures on the police, community, media and legislative/policy framework. An interdisciplinary approach is taken to the first ever examination of how counter terrorism is changing both the policing function and linguistically and culturally diverse communities. It will produce a counter-terrorism policing model that challenges traditiona ....Counter-terrorism policing for culturally diverse communities. Counter-terrorism policing will be investigated by focusing on the impact of counter terrorism measures on the police, community, media and legislative/policy framework. An interdisciplinary approach is taken to the first ever examination of how counter terrorism is changing both the policing function and linguistically and culturally diverse communities. It will produce a counter-terrorism policing model that challenges traditional paramilitary responses to terrorism that centrally locates diverse communities/policing relationships at the heart of the counter-terrorism policing effort. With cross jurisdictional application, the qualitative and quantitative data, will inform a broad scholarship with wide ranging policy implications at both the state and federal level.Read moreRead less
Developmental pathways to health, education and delinquency outcomes in Western Australia children: a holistic approach to inform early intervention strategies. This project will pioneer population-level data linkages between WA's population health databases and information held by the WA Departments of Education (numeracy and literacy), Justice (juvenile delinquency), Disabilities, and Community Development (child protection). The project will describe temporal, regional, socioeconomic and raci ....Developmental pathways to health, education and delinquency outcomes in Western Australia children: a holistic approach to inform early intervention strategies. This project will pioneer population-level data linkages between WA's population health databases and information held by the WA Departments of Education (numeracy and literacy), Justice (juvenile delinquency), Disabilities, and Community Development (child protection). The project will describe temporal, regional, socioeconomic and racial patterns of developmental outcomes, key risk and protective factors and identify pathways to health and wellbeing, education and juvenile delinquency outcomes among WA children and youth, including those who have had contact with the Child Protection System. Outcomes for specific groups identified as ät risk" will also be examined".Read moreRead less
International Operations and the Australian Federal Police: Devising a legal framework. As a major player in the maintenance of regional peace and security, Australia is increasingly using Australian Federation Police (AFP) in a range of international operations. The extent of deployments and the expectations both governments and communities place on these operations is unprecedented. This project, in collaboration with the AFP, will draw upon recent experiences to provide a clear legal framewo ....International Operations and the Australian Federal Police: Devising a legal framework. As a major player in the maintenance of regional peace and security, Australia is increasingly using Australian Federation Police (AFP) in a range of international operations. The extent of deployments and the expectations both governments and communities place on these operations is unprecedented. This project, in collaboration with the AFP, will draw upon recent experiences to provide a clear legal framework, advancing the capacity for AFP deployments to maintain their high commitment to the rule of law. The project is of international significance and will consolidate Australia's reputation as innovative and influential in the planning, management and conduct of police in international operations. Read moreRead less
Managing compliance with procedural justice: The role of motivational postures, legitimacy and emotion. Regulatory authorities exist to ensure that members of the public comply with their obligations under the law. At the same time, however, regulators should not exercise their authority in ways that result in the alienation of the public. Using social science methodology, this project will examine the role that procedurally fair regulation can play in promoting trust and confidence in authoriti ....Managing compliance with procedural justice: The role of motivational postures, legitimacy and emotion. Regulatory authorities exist to ensure that members of the public comply with their obligations under the law. At the same time, however, regulators should not exercise their authority in ways that result in the alienation of the public. Using social science methodology, this project will examine the role that procedurally fair regulation can play in promoting trust and confidence in authorities. The national and community benefits of this project will include ascertaining how greater levels of cooperation and compliance with regulatory decisions and laws can be facilitated; particularly among those who may feel disgruntled with their experiences with authority.Read moreRead less
Never again? The nature and effectiveness of Australian regulatory responses to terrorism, the Esso Longford Explosion and the collapse of HIH Insurance. Industrial disasters, terrorist attacks and corporate collapses create increased demands by Australians for safety and financial security. This project will trace the effects of three such events on regulatory frameworks and compliance efforts by our airports, ports and major hazard facilities. It will ascertain whether regulatory reform follow ....Never again? The nature and effectiveness of Australian regulatory responses to terrorism, the Esso Longford Explosion and the collapse of HIH Insurance. Industrial disasters, terrorist attacks and corporate collapses create increased demands by Australians for safety and financial security. This project will trace the effects of three such events on regulatory frameworks and compliance efforts by our airports, ports and major hazard facilities. It will ascertain whether regulatory reform following disasters does increase protection for Australians, or whether multiple and competing demands mean that significant gaps are created. This work will be an invaluable resource for investigators, regulators and policymakers charged with preventing corporate disasters and terrorist attacks. Read moreRead less
Roadside saliva based testing for amphetamine-type stimulants in drivers: An evaluation of the relationship between positive drug tests and driving impairment after the consumption of methamphetamine and MDMA. Since the implementation of random saliva tests for illicit substances in Victoria, 1 in 48 drivers intercepted have tested positive to the presence of methamphetamine. Because amphetamines have been reported to increase road crash risk, this finding highlights a significant road traffic p ....Roadside saliva based testing for amphetamine-type stimulants in drivers: An evaluation of the relationship between positive drug tests and driving impairment after the consumption of methamphetamine and MDMA. Since the implementation of random saliva tests for illicit substances in Victoria, 1 in 48 drivers intercepted have tested positive to the presence of methamphetamine. Because amphetamines have been reported to increase road crash risk, this finding highlights a significant road traffic problem. The proposed research will provide information on the most accurate saliva drug test to detect the presence of methamphetamine and MDMA in drivers, and will also provide data on the appropriate amphetamine cut-off level that relates to driving impairment. Accurate drug detection measures will result in better detection of drivers impaired by amphetamines, and in turn deter drivers from driving after consuming amphetamines.
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