In a bid to safeguard the integrity of financial systems and combat illicit financial activities, the Serious Financial Crime Taskforce (SFCT) has intensified its efforts against false invoicing and other illegal financial arrangements. This proactive stance aims to curtail tax crimes and ensure a level playing field for businesses adhering to the law. Understanding…
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The Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC) has released a report titled Maximising the Realisation of Human Rights: Religious Educational Institutions and Anti-Discrimination Laws. This report, tabled in Parliament on 21 March 2024, outlines significant legislative reforms aimed at aligning Australia’s anti-discrimination laws with its international legal obligations, particularly concerning religious educational institutions. Aligning federal…
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In a groundbreaking move, the International Criminal Court (ICC) Office of the Prosecutor has launched a public consultation for its new Policy on Slavery Crimes. This initiative, spearheaded by Prosecutor Karim A.A. Khan KC, marks the first time an international judicial institution has dedicated efforts to formulate a policy specifically addressing slavery crimes. Development…
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While the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally takes a cooperative approach to obtain documents or information, in some cases, it may use its formal access powers. This article explores the ATO’s formal access powers which allow it to gain access to premises and documents for the purposes of laws it administers. Scope of the…
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While the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) generally takes a cooperative approach to obtain documents or information, in some cases, it may use its formal access powers. This article explores the ATO’s formal access powers which allow it to gain access to premises and documents for the purposes of laws it administers. Scope of the…
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Since being formed in 1979, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) has continued to evolve. The AFP of today protects Australians from a wide range of harms by virtue of its diverse functions that span policing, intelligence, and national security. In a recent Blue Paper, the AFP reflects on its evolution and the reasons driving this…
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In one of the ATO’s longest tax fraud investigations, a man has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment with a non-parole period of 6 years and 8 months, for his involvement in a sophisticated GST fraud scheme. Person A, a key figure in Group X, which developed high profile properties in the Hunter Valley and…
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The AFP has released its first Federal Crime Threat Picture, providing insight into the key criminal threats targeting Australia.
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Explore how the Australian Federal Police (AFP) strives to safeguard Australia’s interests and uphold the rule of law internationally.
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While banknotes are used daily to make legitimate payments, they can also be used to facilitate transactions in the “shadow economy”. In a recent article, the Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) examines how banknotes are used in Australia. We focus on the role of cash to facilitate activities in the shadow economy. What are…
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