INTRODUCTION
This chapter provides an introduction to the Recorded Crime - Offenders statistical collection and how it fits within the criminal justice system. Chapter 2 presents a national view of offenders proceeded against by police during the period 1 July 2009 to 30 June 2010. Chapter 3 presents selected data about offenders for each of the respective states and territories, including data relating to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander offenders, which are only available/identified for New South Wales, Queensland, South Australia and the Northern Territory.