Australian Institute of Criminology

Australian Institute of Criminology

Agency overview
Formed	1973 (1973)
Employees	18[1]
Parent department	Attorney-General's Department
Website	aic.gov.au

The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is Australia's national research and knowledge centre on crime and criminal justice. The Institute seeks to promote justice and reduce crime by undertaking and communicating evidence-based research to inform policy and practice.

The functions of the AIC include conducting criminological research; communicating the results of research; conducting or arranging conferences and seminars; and publishing material arising out of the AIC's work.