This research project entitled No Vagrancy: An examination of the impact of the criminal justice system on people living in poverty in Queensland  by Dr Tamara Walsh has been undertaken with a number of partners and was launched on the 14th June 2007. Anecdotal evidence suggests that Queenslanders living in poverty are more likely to attract police attention, come before the courts, be incarcerated, and are less able to gather supports around them. It appears that marginalised people are being treated unfairly at all stages of the criminal justice system and that this is an increasing and disturbing trend.  In this project we investigate and document the experiences of this group in order to frame effective responses including public education, systems advocacy and institutional reform.

Media release 13th June 2007

You can view a Summary of the No Vagrancy report with recommendations or view the full No Vagrancy Report.