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Proceeds of Crime Act

The Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (the Act) establishes a scheme to confiscate proceeds of crime and allows for confiscated funds to be used to benefit the community. Under section 298 of the Act, confiscated proceeds of crime can be re-invested in programs for relevant purposes, including crime prevention and law enforcement.

The Attorney-General's Department is responsible for the policy development of programs funded under section 298 of the Act.

As a result of a machinery of government change on 1 July 2022, grants relating to crime prevention transferred from the Department of Home Affairs to the Attorney-General's Department.

For a list of projects funded prior to 31 December 2017, refer to the Grants page. Grants funded after 30 December 2017 are published at GrantConnect.

Annual reports under the Proceeds of Crime Act

The following annual reports have been tabled in Parliament, in accordance with the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002.

Australian Capital Territory Policing's Annual Report for 2021-22 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Australian Capital Territory Policing – Annual Report for 2021-22

Australian Capital Territory Policing's Annual Report for 2020-21 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Australian Capital Territory Policing – Annual Report for 2020-21

New South Wales Crime Commission’s Annual Report for 2021-22 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – New South Wales Crime Commission – Annual Report for 2021-22

Northern Territory Police Force's Annual Report for 2021-22 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Northern Territory Police Force – Annual Report for 2021-22

Northern Territory Police Force's Annual Report for 2020-21 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 – Northern Territory Police Force – Annual Report for 2020-21

South Australia Police’s Annual Report for 2021-22 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002

South Australia Police's Annual Report for 2021-22 under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002