% - Source frequency: annual
The ratio of criminal cases finalised to cases lodged. A rate above 100% means the court system is clearing its backlog; below 100% means the backlog is growing.
Timely resolution of criminal cases is essential to justice. Growing backlogs mean accused people wait longer for trial and victims wait longer for resolution.
Higher is better
Source: Productivity Commission RoGS 2026, Table 7A.25
