Leading figures from Aboriginal communities and experts in the field of criminal justice will look at how the incarceration rates of Aboriginal people in South Australia can be reduced.
The eight-person Advisory Commission, which includes local, interstate and international representatives, has been tasked with providing advice to Government for consideration early next year, and will consist of:
- Chris Larkin
- Heather Agius
- Jonathan Rudin
- Distinguished Professor Larissa Behrendt AO
- Leanne Liddle
- Major Sumner AM
- Adjunct Associate Professor Scott Wilson
- Professor Tracey McIntosh.
The Commission will consider the key issues of drivers of reoffending, interactions of Aboriginal people with the criminal justice system, options to reduce overrepresentation of Aboriginal people on remand and culturally appropriate and culturally responsive custody options.
Key representatives from relevant Government departments will be made available to the Commission to provide any additional information they need in considering their recommendations.