Offences And Powers Flashcards
(23 cards)
What federal law enforcement agency investigates terrorism-related offences in Australia?
The Australian Federal Police (AFP), under the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Part 5.3.
A man is caught with plans and materials to commit a bombing in Canberra. The AFP investigates under terrorism laws.
Which agency investigates child exploitation offences involving the internet?
The AFP through its Child Protection Operations (under Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Div 474).
A suspect is arrested for uploading child abuse content to a hidden website. The AFP leads the investigation through its Child Protection Operations.
Which offences fall under AFP’s jurisdiction in cybercrime?
Hacking, unauthorised access to data, online fraud, and identity theft (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) ss 477–478).
An international hacker group breaches Australian government servers. The AFP investigates the cyber intrusion.
What types of financial crimes are handled by the AFP?
Tax fraud, Centrelink fraud, bribery of foreign officials, money laundering (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Parts 7.6 & 9.4).
An individual sets up a fake charity to funnel foreign bribes. The AFP investigates the financial crime.
Does the AFP investigate crimes on Commonwealth premises?
Yes, including assaults on Commonwealth officers and offences on Commonwealth land (Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 89).
A person vandalises a Centrelink office and assaults a government employee. The AFP responds as it’s a Commonwealth premise.
AFP officers arrest Zoe without a warrant, suspecting drug importation. Can this be lawful?
Yes. Under Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 3W, arrest without warrant is lawful if there are reasonable grounds to suspect an indictable offence.
Zoe is found with a suspicious package at the airport containing illegal substances. AFP officers arrest her without a warrant.
AFP officers believe a laptop at a suspect’s house contains evidence of child exploitation. Can they search it without a warrant?
Only if there are urgent circumstances (e.g. risk of destruction of evidence), per Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) ss 3T–3U.
Officers track illegal file-sharing activities to a laptop in a suspect’s home. Believing data may be wiped, they conduct an urgent search without a warrant.
After arresting Mark, AFP officers want to take a DNA sample. What must they do first?
Obtain Mark’s consent or apply for a court order under Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) Part ID.
Mark, arrested for a serious offence, refuses DNA collection. AFP applies for a court order under forensic procedure laws.
An AFP officer issues a notice requiring a bank to hand over documents related to a fraud investigation. Is this allowed?
Yes, under Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth) s 40SB, a Notice to Produce can compel production of documents in Commonwealth investigations.
The AFP suspects a bank is used for laundering drug money. They issue a Notice to Produce for transaction records.
Can the AFP use force to restrain a resisting suspect during arrest?
Yes, provided the force used is reasonable and proportionate under Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 3ZC.
During arrest, a suspect physically resists. AFP uses controlled force to subdue and handcuff him.
What category includes terrorism, foreign interference, and espionage?
National Security Offences (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Parts 5.2 & 5.3).
An individual suspected of plotting a terror attack is surveilled by the AFP under national security powers.
What does the AFP investigate under serious and organised crime?
Drug trafficking, human trafficking, firearms smuggling, and money laundering (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Parts 9.1 & 10.2).
A syndicate involved in cross-border drug and firearm trafficking is dismantled by the AFP.
What offences fall under AFP cybercrime jurisdiction?
Hacking, data theft, ransomware, online fraud, and identity theft (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) ss 477–478).
An Australian company suffers a ransomware attack. AFP Cyber Command begins forensic analysis and international collaboration.
What category includes grooming, child abuse material, and online child exploitation?
Child Protection Offences (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Divisions 272 & 474).
The AFP arrests an online predator attempting to groom minors via social media.
What are examples of human trafficking and slavery offences investigated by the AFP?
Forced marriage, servitude, child labour, and deceptive recruitment (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Divisions 270 & 271).
Victims of forced labour are identified in a restaurant. The AFP investigates under human trafficking laws.
What financial crimes are investigated by the AFP?
Tax fraud, Centrelink fraud, foreign bribery, corporate fraud, and money laundering (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) ss 70.2, 142.2).
A senior executive is charged with foreign bribery and large-scale tax evasion. AFP handles the corporate investigation.
Which offences are linked to AFP jurisdiction on Commonwealth premises?
Crimes against Commonwealth officers, property, and facilities (Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) s 89).
A protester attacks a politician inside Parliament House. AFP handles the arrest as it’s a Commonwealth location.
What aviation and maritime offences does the AFP investigate?
Airport security breaches, unlawful interference with aircraft, and maritime transport security (Crimes (Aviation) Act 1991 (Cth)).
A man is caught tampering with airport security. AFP investigates under aviation offence provisions.
What types of environmental and border-related crimes are AFP priorities?
Wildlife trafficking, illegal fishing, biosecurity breaches, and prohibited imports (Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999 (Cth)).
The AFP intercepts a shipment of endangered species being smuggled into Australia.
What does ACCCE stand for?
Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation.
ACCCE coordinates a multi-agency investigation into an online paedophile network across several countries.
What is the purpose of ACCCE?
To lead and coordinate Australia’s response to child exploitation crimes, particularly online, by integrating efforts of the AFP, state police, and international partners.
ACCCE leads national efforts to disrupt platforms used to share child abuse material online.
Which offences fall under ACCCE’s focus?
Online child sexual exploitation, grooming, possession and distribution of child abuse material, and related transnational crimes (Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth) Divs 272 & 474).
A man accused of grooming minors is prosecuted under laws managed by ACCCE and AFP.
Who operates ACCCE?
It is led by the Australian Federal Police, working in collaboration with other domestic and international law enforcement and child protection agencies.
The AFP leads ACCCE in coordinating cross-jurisdictional enforcement efforts with INTERPOL.
