In order to avoid detection, criminals often retain the proceeds of their crimes in cash or use bearer negotiable instruments in connection with their money laundering activities. As part of global regulatory measures designed to minimise risks of money laundering and financing of terrorism, financial institutions and other designated businesses in most countries are required...

This paper presents information on the environments in which the financing of terrorism have taken place in recent years and the trajectory of financing of terrorism risk which is likely to emerge for Australia and globally in the years ahead.

This paper examines the current evidence of the cost, extent of and awareness of consumer fraud in Australia. In 2008, the ABS found that approximately five percent of the Australian population reported being victimised by consumer scams, with personal losses reaching almost $1b. This paper compares the findings of the ABS survey with those gathered...

As part of a global effort to fight mass-marketed consumer scams, each year consumer protection agencies in 33 western countries participate in a month of fraud prevention activities to raise awareness of the problem and to provide advice to consumers on how to avoid being victimised. In Australia and New Zealand, 19 government agencies comprise...

The aim of this report was to identify the crime risks which will arise between 2007-09 out of the environment in which Australians use information and communications technologies. The aim of this report was to identify the crime risks which will arise over the next two years (2007-09) out of the environment in which Australians...