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According to a new study which explores how Torres Strait's unique culture, geography and colonial experience has shaped the current crime and justice landscape, property crime in the region is very low.
And, the innovative Licensing Muster Project is helping indigenous people living at the top of Cape York obtain birth certificates which are required when applying for a drivers licence.
Guests:
James Morton, Queensland Magistrate, Torres Strait Islander
Professor John Scott, Head of School of Justice, QUT
C'Zarke Maza, Regional Manager ATSILS, The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Legal Service (Qld) LTD
Libby Carney, Consultant, Aboriginal and Torres Islander living in the Northern Peninsula Area, former employee NPA Aboriginal Torres Strait Islander Justice Corporation
Annabelle Craft, Prevention, Intervention and Community Legal Education Officer, ATSILS