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The Australian Government has made changes to functions overseen by the Attorney-General's Department and Department of Home Affairs. These changes involve the transfers of:

  • identity and biometrics functions into the Attorney-General's Department
  • protective security policy and government and major event security functions to the Department of Home Affairs.

Crime

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Foreign bribery

Bribery of a public foreign official is a serious criminal offence that carries heavy penalties.

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Appeals

How to appeal a conviction or sentence including the Royal Prerogative of Mercy.

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Abhorrent violent material

Information on reporting and removing Abhorrent violent material under the requirements of the Criminal Code Amendment Act.

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