The Australian Criminal Law Group was honoured to sponsor the Solution Focused Justice: A Cross Jurisdictional Symposium on 20-21 February 2026. It was a landmark event showcasing innovative and solution focused, drawing strong support from across Australia’s Legal profession
Among the sponsors listed in the program materials is the Australian Criminal Law group, reflecting our support for initiatives that prioritise rehabilitation, cultural safety, and a trauma informed legal system. The widespread recognition that justice innovation requires collaboration is demonstrated through the breadth of sponsors, including commercial firms, legal aid bodies, universities and chambers.
This two-day symposium brought together judges, senior counsel, academics, legal practitioners and justice professionals from across Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand to examine how courts can better respond to the underlying causes of offending.
Discussions centred on specialist and problem-solving courts, culturally safe sentencing practices, and the integration of specialised support into mainstream court settings.
What is solution focused justice
Solution focused justice moved beyond tradition frameworks to emphasise systemic responsiveness. Addressing the causes of the offences, incorporating culturally attuned practices into court and supporting participants enhances the outcomes for disadvantaged communities. Solution focused justice can also inform practices in mainstream court settings to improve judicial responsiveness and procedural fairness.
By sponsoring this symposium, the AC Law Group demonstrated active engagement in shaping the future of criminal justice practice, supporting dialogue that aims to make court processes more effective, responsive and grounded in research.