2022-23 saw a 16% increase in assault cases in Australia's criminal courts, with 91% of defendants found guilty.
2022-23 saw a 16% increase in assault cases in Australia's criminal courts, the highest rise in over a decade, according to ABS data. Of the 74,526 defendants facing assault charges, 91% were found guilty, with 20% receiving custody and another 20% a good behavior order. Total criminal court cases completed increased by 9% to 533,971, with traffic and vehicle offenses comprising the largest share at 35%.
March 15, 2024
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