This report looks at young people who were under youth justice supervision in Australia during 2021–22 because of their involvement or alleged involvement in crime. It explores the key aspects of supervision, both in the community and in detention, as well as recent trends. Some data are included from the period during which COVID-19 and related social restrictions were present in Australia, specifically between March 2020 and June 2022.

“Youth justice in Australia 2021–2022”, published in 2023 by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare. See also “Youth justice in New South Wales 2021–2022”.