
doi: 10.5204/ijcjsd.2641
handle: 10072/428529
In Australia, one significant cause of the imprisonment and disadvantage of First Nations people relates to transport injustice. First Nations people face obstacles in becoming lawful road users, particularly in relation to acquiring driver licences, with driving unlicensed a common pathway into the criminal justice system. This paper identifies that while some programs focus on increasing driver licensing for First Nations people, there are significant limitations in terms of coverage and access. Further, very few diversionary or support programs proactively address the intersection between First Nations people’s driver licensing and the criminal justice system. Nevertheless, it is argued that scope does exist within some state and territory criminal justice programs to enhance transport justice by assisting First Nations people to secure driver licensing. This paper highlights the need for accessible, available and culturally safe driver licencing support programs in First Nations communities led by First Nations people.
Law in context, diversionary program, 380, Australia, first nation peoples, Social Sciences, Driver licences, australia, Criminology, transportation justice, 300, diversionary programs, H, transport justice, Sociology, Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology, driver licences, First Nations People, Criminology & Penology, HV1-9960
Law in context, diversionary program, 380, Australia, first nation peoples, Social Sciences, Driver licences, australia, Criminology, transportation justice, 300, diversionary programs, H, transport justice, Sociology, Social pathology. Social and public welfare. Criminology, driver licences, First Nations People, Criminology & Penology, HV1-9960
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