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.

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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.

Publications

New federal offender laws – July 2020

Fact sheet
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Foreign Bribery Print Resources

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Foreign bribery – Agency roles and responsibilities

Guidelines
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Release – up to 30 days before the end of a non-parole period – Application Form

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