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The countdown for the Applied Research in Crime and Criminal Justice Conference is on! The NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research, in partnership with the Griffith Criminology Institute, are pleased to invite you to the 2025 Applied Research in Crime and Justice Conference. The conference will be held on 4 & 5 August 2025 at the International Convention Centre, Sydney.

Over two days, attendees will hear evidence on innovative, proven and action-ready initiatives for addressing some of the biggest issues in crime and justice. Learn from leading experts in the areas of family and domestic violence, evidence-based policing, youth crime, addressing Aboriginal overrepresentation, the intersection between disability and criminal justice, and find out how research in these fields is impacting policy and practice and shaping the future of the justice system.

Included in your ticket is a professional networking cocktail event on 4 August 2025. You will have the opportunity to connect with policy makers, researchers and influential decision makers across the public, private and university sectors, exchange ideas, and grow your network.

Keynote sessions

leads the Criminal Justice program at Arnold Ventures, where she bridges academic research and policy-making. She collaborates with teams to translate research into effective policy solutions. A recognized expert on the economics of crime and criminal justice, Jennifer holds a Ph.D. in Economics from Stanford and hosts the podcast Probable Causation, focused on crime and justice research.

a Gungarri man from South-West Queensland, is a Commissioner with the Productivity Commission, focusing on policies impacting Indigenous communities. With a diverse background in consulting, education, and law enforcement, he draws on decades of experience in Indigenous health, education, and entrepreneurship to drive better outcomes for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

Registration fees

Registration type Early bird (on/before 23 May 2025) Regular (from 24 May 2025)
Individual registration $550
$700
Group registration (10 delegates) * $4,400 $5,600

Prices are for a two-day registration. This includes access to all conference sessions in addition to a cocktail networking event, 5.15pm - 6.45pm on Monday 4 August.

Group offer: Register a group of 10 delegates and receive a 20% discount.

All prices in AUD and include GST.

Key dates

1 December 2024 Registration opens
Early-bird pricing available
20 January 2025 Call for abstracts
24 February 2025 Abstract submissions close
1 April 2025 Draft program released
23 May 2025 Early-bird pricing  closes
24 May 2025 Regular ticket prices commence
4 – 5 August 2025 Conference

Key themes

Family and domestic violence

Evidence based policing

Youth crime

Addressing Aboriginal overrepresentation

Intersection between disability and criminal justice

Details

When: 4 & 5 August 2025

Where: International Convention Centre, Sydney

Planner: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research


Last updated:

20 Nov 2024