16.43 Victorian SAAs were assessed in 2012. The evaluation found that the agreements have brought “significant improvements to the judicial outcomes of Koories in Victoria”, but that improvements could be made. [43] For example, she found that women had limited opportunities for diversion, one of the many key risks in the system, which could be strengthened to reduce over-representation. [44] 16.38 The “action plan” describes the main initiatives, actions and delegates for each programme. In the area of criminal justice, it relates to: development of culturally appropriate correctional services; increased participation in child care; the establishment of outreach support to support compliance with municipal-based injunctions; and maximize existing diversion opportunities. [38] 16.31 THE DEVELOPMENT OF ASA can be challenging. They are based on the cooperation of government authorities and the development, identification and engagement of Aboriginal organizations and Torres Strait Islander. [31] States and territories that wish to formalize the participation of Torres Strait Aborigines and Insulanians in criminal justice decision-making should put in place appropriate governance structures that reflect the diversity of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in that jurisdiction. 4:58 p.m. Fiona Allison and Professor Chris Cunneen argued that JIA “has effectively encouraged Indigenous community engagement, self-management and ownership, where they have put in place effective and well-coordinated community justice structures.” [61] 16.35 THE ACTs and Victoria have current AAJ.

The NT is currently developing an AJA. Either all other states have not adopted an agreement, or the AJA has lapsed. 16.53 JIA should provide for the creation of common judicial objectives between government departments and authorities. Otherwise, programmes and initiatives to combat retention rates may be isolated from other agencies and initiatives. 16.50 In its opinion, NT`s Anti-Discrimination Commission, which supports the value of JIA, stated: “Each jurisdiction will have a unique demographic, geographical location, a unique profile of Aboriginal communities and a history of that jurisdiction.” [53] As a result, there is no single model for an AJA that can be used throughout Australia. Each AJA must be developed from bottom to bottom, through extensive consultation with Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islands. This is expected to take some time – consultations started at the NT in July 2017 and the final agreement is expected in December 2018. [54] 16.37 The ACT AJA – called “the partnership” – was developed in 2015 with the ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Chose Icelandrn Body. [36] The partnership includes an action plan to reduce the average number of Aboriginal and Torres Straits Islander inmates to less than 10% of the prison population. The goal is to do this by improving “the accessibility, use and effectiveness of justice-related programs and services,” including distraction programs. [37] 16.47 AJA is an important way to develop or strengthen partnerships with Aborigines and Torres Strait Icelandrn, as well as an opportunity to ensure that Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islands are centralized in the development of policies that affect them. .

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