Government

High Court imposes imprisonment for fraudulently acquiring funds from COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme

High Court imposes imprisonment for fraudulently acquiring funds from COVID-19 wage subsidy scheme

Fake employee details were used to fraudulently obtain $196,000 from the government’s subsidy

Parliament passes critical changes to the Parole Act

Parliament passes critical changes to the Parole Act

New law ensures high-risk offenders living in the community are safely managed

Proposed legislation seeks to enhance justice for child victims of sexual violence

Proposed legislation seeks to enhance justice for child victims of sexual violence

The risk of child victims being questioned about consent while in court will be reduced

Government creates lead operational agency to strengthen cyber security

Government creates lead operational agency to strengthen cyber security

Direct financial losses from cyber incidents have amounted to $5.8m

Ministry of Justice renews 13 AML/CFT class exemptions

Ministry of Justice renews 13 AML/CFT class exemptions

The exemptions have been extended for a period of 18 months

Latest crime and victims survey reveals surge in fraud and deception offences

Latest crime and victims survey reveals surge in fraud and deception offences

Fraud and cybercrimes have low reporting rates because they are 'too trivial'