Crime Publications

This summary report provides a high-level overview of discussion at the national roundtable on justice responses to sexual violence, held on 23 August 2023 in Sydney. The roundtable brought together Australian, state and territory ministers to discuss with victims and survivors and their advocates the key challenges they face when seeking justice. The outcomes of the national roundtable will inform the terms of reference for the upcoming Australian Law Reform Commission inquiry into justice responses to sexual violence.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Australian Capital Territory Policing – Annual Report for 2022-23

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – New South Wales Crime Commission – Annual Report for 2022-23

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Northern Territory Police Force – Annual Report for 2022-23

The Attorney-General's Department sought expressions of interest from victims and survivors of sexual violence, and their advocates, to join a lived-experience Expert Advisory Group.

On 25 May 2023, the Government tabled a report on the statutory review of Australia's Modern Slavery Act, which reviewed the first three years of the Act’s operation. The review was conducted in accordance with s 24 of the Act and was led by Professor John McMillan, AO, supported by the department.

Resources relevant to the Modern Slavery expert advisory group terms of reference.

This publication provides a comprehensive list of secrecy provisions in Commonwealth legislation as at January 2023. Stakeholders are invited to use this list to engage with the Review of Secrecy Provisions.

The Australian Government response to the report of the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security. The report made recommendations to improve the effectiveness and oversight of the mandatory data retention regime.

The guidelines are intended to provide clarity and inform the operation of the Telecommunication (Interception and Access) Act 1979 with respect to telecommunications data for enforcement agencies, ASIO and communications service providers. Each guideline should be read together with the relevant provisions of the TIA Act. The Guidelines are not a substitute for legal or other professional advice. The guidelines are not a legislative instrument.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – South Australia Police – Annual Report for 2021-22

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Australian Capital Territory Policing – Annual Report for 2021-22

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – New South Wales Crime Commission – Annual Report for 2021-22

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Northern Territory Police Force – Annual Report for 2021-22

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Northern Territory Police Force – Annual Report for 2020-21

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Australian Capital Territory Policing – Annual Report for 2020-21

The Australian Government is undertaking a targeted review of offences for human trafficking, slavery and slavery-like practices in Divisions 270 and 271 of the Criminal Code. Terms of reference are now available for the targeted review.

The specified purposes test applies to a range of purposes for the importation of firearms, firearm-related articles other than imitation firearms, airsoft firearms and paintball markers.

The dealer test is for licensed firearm dealers who wish to import category C and D firearms and firearms-related articles for stock, demonstration or testing purposes.

Firearms and Firearm-Related Articles Application for Import Permission/Certification under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956.