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.
New laws on R18+ films
New legislation has been adopted affecting of R18+ films and will come into effect on 10 January 2010.
Justices of the Peace - update your details
Justice of the Peace Services are requesting that all Justices of the Peace for South Australia ensure that their contact details are correct.
Department of Justice 2008-09 Annual Report
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.
