Fair Agenda

Fair Agenda and Sexual Assault Services Victoria have launched a new report - Improving the court experience: A model for pre-recorded testimony in sexual assault cases. 

This report provides a model for governments to improve the court experience for victim-survivors of sexual assault, who too often say that seeking justice exacerbated their trauma. In particular, many victim-survivors describe the process of giving evidence during trial as one of the hardest parts of the court process.

This report offers a comprehensive model for all states and territories across Australia to expand access to pre-recorded testimony, allowing victim-survivors to give their statements months—or even years—before a trial, in a setting that supports their safety and wellbeing. 

If we can get our report in front of as many decision-makers as possible, we can show them that there is a pathway to a more trauma-informed approach to victim-survivors testifying in a criminal trial.

Decision-makers need to see that there’s strong community support. We’re asking Fair Agenda members to take action by delivering a printed copy of the report to the desk of their State MP and/or Senator. 

How It Works

1. Sign up: Register below to receive a printed report mailed to your door.
2. Receive support: A Fair Agenda team member will follow up by phone to provide guidance and answer any questions about how to deliver the report to your MP or Senator.
3. Deliver the report: Bring the report to your MP or Senator’s office and briefly explain its importance to a staffer.