How successful is Australia’s anti-money laundering regime?
Explore the strengths and weaknesses of Australia’s anti-money laundering regime as outlined by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
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What is digital currency?
In our increasingly technology-reliant world, almost everything is developing an online presence. In some cases, the online identity takes on its own set of rules and requirements – and even lexicon. This is certainly the case for digital currencies, which are both similar to and, in some ways, completely different from “traditional” money. In June…
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Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) NSW
Explore the purpose and function of the Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC), an independent agency of the Government of NSW.
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What are the objectives of the NSW ICAC?
The NSW Independent Commission against Corruption (ICAC), active since 1988, was established in order to prevent and deal with acts of corruption in the public service. As such, it performs an essential social function, and it is vital that the ICAC continues to operate to maximum efficiency now and into the future. …
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Why is cybercrime regarded as a borderless crime?
As technology has evolved to be used in all aspects of our private lives and across government and business, the scope and reach of cybercrime has dramatically increased. Cybercrimes can be committed from anywhere and have global impacts. Cybercrime is considered to be “borderless,” meaning it can be extremely difficult to investigate and prosecute.…
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How might a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) scheme work in Australia?
Discover how a Deferred Prosecution Agreement (DPA) Scheme might work in Australia, who may be offered a DPA, and for which crimes.
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What makes a DPA scheme desirable? Are there other options?
Legislators and law enforcement agencies have been fighting an uphill battle to combat corporate and white collar crime in Australia. One of the proposed methods for dealing with such crime is the introduction of a deferred prosecution agreement (DPA) scheme, based on ones already in force for over a decade in the United Kingdom…
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Australia’s FIU information sharing safeguards
The Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre (AUSTRAC) is the domestic watchdog which polices Australia’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism measures, and acts as Australia’s Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU). It is responsible for ensuring compliance with key legislation, particularly the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Act 2006 (Cth) and the Financial Transactions Reports Act 1988…
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Reporting cybercrimes online: ReportCyber (formerly ACORN)
Learn about the Australian Cyber Security Centre’s ReportCyber – an online platform for reporting cybercrimes.
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The cybercrimes of phishing and pharming
In an ever increasing globalised and digitalised world, the use and accessibility of the internet has put everyday people at constant risk of becoming victims of cybercrime. From simply opening an email from a sender you do not recognise to being randomly redirected to seemingly authentic websites. Below is some information to assist you in…
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