Website: www.afp.gov.au
The Australian Federal Police Child Protection Investigations performs an investigative and coordination role within Australia for multijurisdictional and international online child sex exploitation matters. These cases include those from Australian State and Territory Police, government and non-government organisations (including Internet Service Providers and Internet Content Hosts), international law enforcement agencies, Interpol and members of the public.
The AFP is responsible for the investigation of online child exploitation including pornography, abuse, grooming and procurement of children. In particular, investigations focus on Internet sites carrying this sort of material and operating from an ISP in Australia. Any similar sites outside of Australia are referred to overseas law enforcement agencies.
Website: www.police.nsw.gov.au
The E-Crime unit investigates crimes where a computer is used to attack the security of other computers. Recent offences investigated include hacking attacks made against telecommunications providers and other victims, online auction frauds and death threats sent by email.
The NSW Computer Crime Legislation is closely modelled on the Commonwealth Cybercrime Act 2001, and is found in Section 308 of the NSW Crimes Act 1900.
The Child Exploitation Internet Unit investigates crimes against children involving use of the Internet. It prosecutes offences under Section 578B & 578 C of the NSW Crimes Act 1900.
If you wish to report a NSW-based crime involving these offences, contact:
E-Crime Unit
Phone: (02) 9269 3795
Fax: (02) 9269 9797Child Exploitation Internet Unit
Team Leader
Phone: (02) 9690 4199
Fax: (02) 9690 4111
Email: cpeaint@police.nsw.gov.au
Website: www.pfes.nt.gov.au/index.cfm?police
The Northern Territory Police Computer Crime Unit investigates crimes where a computer is used to commit an offence or where a computer may contain evidence relating to an offence. The Unit also provides computer examination support to the Fraud Squad and Sex Crimes Unit.
The Northern Territory Criminal Code Act was amended in 2001 to include computer-related offences such as unlawful access to data, modification of data and theft of Internet time.
To report a Computer or Internet crime, outside of Darwin, your first contact is your local Police Station.
The Computer Crime Unit in Darwin can be contacted via:
Phone: (08) 8922 3611
Fax: (08) 8922 3596
Email: computer.crime@nt.gov.au
Website: www.police.qld.gov.au
The Major Fraud Investigation Group (MFIG) employs approximately 70 personnel with specialist skills and experience in investigating major and organised fraud-related crimes.
The Computer Crime Investigation Unit (CCIU) within the MFIG was established in 2000 and is responsible for investigating all computer-related crimes, mainly fraud-related offences committed on e-Retailers, e-Commerce or on Internet users. The Unit also assesses and provides advice and assistance on matters involving hacking, denial of service or Internet stalking. The CCIU currently has a staffing strength of five police officers and one administration officer.
The Major Fraud Investigation Group can be contacted on:
Major Fraud Investigation Group
Queensland Police Service
200 Roma Street, Brisbane, Qld 4000Phone: (07) 3364 6622
Fax: (07) 3364 6549
Website: www.police.sa.gov.au
The Electronic Crime Section (ECS) of the South Australia Police (SAPOL) commenced operation in March 2003. The section, attached to the Commercial & Electronic Crime Branch, provides a multi-disciplinary approach to the investigation of electronic crime bringing together investigators with a broad range of investigational experience, electronic crime analysts and an intelligence officer.
The role of the ECS is to provide specialist investigation, technical and analytical services for:
Contact details for SAPOL Electronic Crime Section are:
Commercial & Electronic Crime Branch
GPO Box 1539
Adelaide SA 5001Phone: (08) 8172 5033
Fax: (08) 8172 5060
Website: www.police.tas.gov.au
Tasmania Police has a dedicated Fraud Investigation Services (FIS) unit that investigates computer-related crime as well as major frauds and proceeds of crime matters. Where appropriate, FIS can also refer matters to the district of origin and provide support to the investigation. FIS employs four permanent members and is supported by two on-call forensic computer examiners.
Fraud Investigation Services
Tasmania Police
Phone: (03) 6230 2661
Fax: (03) 6230 2288
Post: GPO Box 308
Hobart TAS 7001
Website: www.police.vic.gov.au
Victoria Police formed the first Australian computer crime team in January 1989.
Victorian legislation for computer and Internet offences is found in the Crimes Act 1958 (Vic). This provides a number of offences addressing cyberstalking, child pornography, online grooming and procurement of children, unauthorised access to computers, modification and impairment of data, as well as possessing, producing, supplying or obtaining data to commit a computer offence.
If you have information regarding a suspected computer crime within Victoria and require assistance or advice, you should report the matter at your local police station.
Website: www.police.wa.gov.au
The Computer Crime Investigation team is attached to the Commercial Crime Division of the Western Australia Police Service, and has been in operation since November 1997.
Computer Crime Investigation has two main areas of operation:
The unit is staffed by a combination of Detectives, uniformed and unsworn police personnel, with a range of university and industry based qualifications as well as specialist training in computer forensics and computer crime.
Inquiries about Western Australian computer related crime matters can be directed to:
Officer in Charge
Computer Crime Investigation
Commercial Crime Division
Western Australia Police ServicePhone: +61 8 9220 0700
Fax: +61 8 9225 4489
Email: computer.crime@police.wa.gov.au
Website: www.virtualglobaltaskforce.com
The Virtual Global Taskforce (VGT) is a collaborative alliance involving law enforcement agencies from around the world working together to combat online child sex exploitation and to make the Internet a safer place.
