Statement from the State Courts Administration Council
19 August 2025
The State Courts Administration Council acknowledges the release of the Report from the Royal Commission into Domestic, Family, and Sexual Violence; With Courage: South Australia’s Vision Beyond Violence.
This comprehensive report, spanning over 600 pages and containing 136 recommendations, reflects voices from across South Australia.
The Commission has highlighted the negative experiences within the justice system and has provided numerous recommendations to improve the system and peoples experience of it.
Several recommendations focus on enhancing the capacity and capability of the Courts. The Report recommends the need for improved information provision to help victim survivors navigate the system, improvements to the operation and understanding of Intervention orders, enhanced training for staff and judiciary, expansion of the Abuse Prevention Program, new vulnerable witness suites outside of Court buildings, and developing and implementing minimum safety standards for Courts infrastructure.
Council acknowledges the significant work to be done and is committed to working with the Government to implement these recommendations.
Released by CAA Media and Communications Officer phone 8204 0403 or 0467 795 291
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