Media releases Archives - Page 2 of 32

The Victorian Government’s bail reforms are creating unsafe and unacceptable conditions
- 24 February 2026
Severe and dangerous overcrowding in Victoria’s police cells is a result of bail reforms introduced last year and there is an urgent need for a change in direction from the Government.
More beds at Malmsbury a sign of failure, not success
- 19 February 2026
The expansion of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre is a significant investment at the wrong end of the system using money that would be far better spent on evidence-based solutions that prevent crime from occurring.
Jesuit Social Services calls for NT Government to end the transportation and imprisonment of children far away from their families
- 6 February 2026
Jesuit Social Services is calling on the Northern Territory Government to end the practice of imprisoning children from Central Australia in facilities in Darwin and to accept the five recommendations from a new report from the NT Office of the Children’s Commissioner.
New eSafety report shows tech companies need to do much more to disrupt and prevent child sexual abuse
- 5 February 2026
Jesuit Social Services commends eSafety on its new transparency report, which makes it clear that some of the world’s biggest tech companies must do more to disrupt the access to and sharing of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and ensure their platforms keep children safe.
New data highlights the shocking impact of costly and ineffective of tough on crime policies on First Nations peoples
- 4 February 2026
New data released by the Productivity Commission as part of its annual Report on Government Services shows that Australia’s over reliance on incarceration is costly, ineffective, and is disproportionately impacting First Nations Australians.
Extreme heat rapidly making the Northern Territory unliveable, says Climate Justice Alliance NT
- 4 February 2026
Extreme heat and weather caused by climate change are rapidly making the Northern Territory an unliveable environment for people, requiring urgent response from government, says the Climate Justice Alliance NT (CJA NT).
Statement on the recent Victorian bushfires and flooding
- 21 January 2026
Jesuit Social Services stands in solidarity with the communities across Victoria who have been impacted by the recent bushfires and flooding. These events have caused profound disruption and loss, placing immense pressure on individuals, families, community networks and the organisations working tirelessly to support response and recovery.
Governments must act on Lilie James Coronial Inquest findings: experts respond
- 27 November 2025
The NSW State Coroner’s Inquest findings into the killing of Lilie James, 21, and the death of Paul Thijssen, 24, released today, identify important opportunities for prevention and early intervention efforts to address coercive control and improve safety among young Australians.
Data supports urgent need to build healthy masculinities
- 24 November 2025
The NSW Man Box 2025 report sheds light on how male attitudes towards masculinity influence domestic, family and sexual violence.
‘Adult time for violent crime’ laws won’t reduce youth crime or improve community safety
- 12 November 2025
The Victorian Government’s plan to introduce ‘adult time for violent crime’ laws – which could see children aged 14 sentenced to life in prison – is deeply concerning, will not make the community safer and is incompatible with the fundamental rights of children.