Welcome to the Justice Portfolio
The Justice Portfolio maintains law, order and security in South Australia. Our vision is for South Australia to be a safe, fair and just place to live, work, visit and conduct business.
On this site you can find information about the agencies that make up the Portfolio, their work and how we collaborate together to maintain quality services for the public. There is also plenty of general information about justice in South Australia in the resources section of the website.
Living Books in Justice (links to Public Sector Website)
Borrow a forensic scientist, Chief Executive or Special Counsel! Find out what it's like to fight a bush fire or fight crime, or run a government agency – not by reading a book but by talking to someone who has experienced it.
Cross-border Justice
The Cross-border Justice Act, commences Sunday, 1 November.
2009 Aboriginal Power Cup
The Aboriginal Power Cup (APC) has kicked-off for 2009, with 10 schools from across South Australia competing to become Power Cup Champion.
Reasons tabled in Parliament by the Hon. M.J. Atkinson M.P., Attorney-General
Attorney-General declares Finks Motorcycle Club
The Attorney-General has made the first declaration under the Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008.
2009 Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grants announced
The recipients of the 2009 Crime Prevention and Community Safety Grants have been announced.
Attorney-General makes second Ministerial statement regarding Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 Application
The Attorney-General made a Ministerial statement in Parliament Tuesday 24 March 2009, relating to the application.
Attorney-General makes Ministerial statement regarding Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008 Application
The Attorney-General made a Ministerial statement in Parliament relating to the application on Tuesday 3 February 2009.
New Deputy DPP Appointed
The Attorney-General Michael Atkinson has congratulated experienced criminal prosecutor Adam Kimber on his appointment as Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions.
Application lodged under Serious and Organised Crime (Control) Act 2008
On Tuesday, 16 December, 2008, the Hon. Michael Atkinson M.P., Attorney-General, received an application for a declaration of the Finks Motorcycle Club operating in South Australia.
Changes to food donors legislation
Changes to the Civil Liability (Food Donors and Distributors) Amendment Act 2008 apply from Friday 12 December 2008.
Department of Justice Annual Report 2007- 08
Proposal to reduce knife crime
Premier Mike Rann and Attorney-General Michael Atkinson have informed Cabinet that they’re investigating new laws aimed at cutting the rate of knife-related violence in South Australia.
Reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation
Sweeping reforms to rape and sexual assault legislation came into effect on Sunday, November 23.
New laws on drug making equipment
New laws apply from Sunday 19 October 2008 on the posession of items closely linked with illegal drug making and cultivation.
Justice Portfolio Strategic Directions 2008-2014
Children in State Care Commission of Inquiry Report - Download
