Assaults in South Australia have hit a six year low with 415 fewer victims in 2019, according to new data by the Australian Bureau of Statistics.

A highly regarded lawyer with nearly three decades experience in public and private practice has been appointed as South Australia’s next Crown Solicitor.

South Australian legal assistance services will receive over $2 million per annum in additional core funding from July this year through a new partnership between the Commonwealth and State and Territory Governments.

South Australia’s rape and sexual assault service, Yarrow Place, will receive $1.3 million over three years to provide specialist counselling to victims in regional areas and strengthened forensic and medical care.

Reforms to labour hire laws that ensure they will focus on industries where workers are most vulnerable to exploitation have passed State Parliament this week.

The State Government will move to reinstate the title of Queen’s Counsel, in a move aimed at offering greater flexibility to senior members of the legal sector.

More than 75 licensed venues across South Australia have been able to expand their footprint, under moves aimed at helping the hospitality sector make the most of easing restrictions on the size of public gatherings.

National laws will govern the sale of gift cards in South Australia, under legislation introduced to Parliament this week aimed at removing an unnecessary layer of red tape for businesses.

The role of South Australia’s Commissioner for Victims’ Rights will be expanded, to ensure greater supports are available to victims of crime as they make their way through the criminal justice system.

The Marshall Liberal Government has committed $15 million to overhaul audio-video link technology within South Australia’s justice system.