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📜 Criminal Code Amendment (Identity Crime) Bill 2009

Assented toLABill 10418 November 2009

The Criminal Code Amendment (Identity Crime) Bill 2009 amends the Criminal Code to create offences related to the making, use, supply, or possession of identification material and equipment with the intent to commit or facilitate indictable offences.

Impact

Individuals and businesses are affected by the creation of new offences related to identity crime. Victims of identity theft may benefit from the provision allowing courts to issue certificates acknowledging their victim status. This matters because it strengthens the legal framework against identity crime.

Key Changes

["Creates new offences for making, using, or supplying identification material with intent to commit an indictable offence.", "Creates new offences for possessing identification material with intent to commit an indictable offence.", "Creates new offences for possessing identification equipment with intent to commit an indictable offence.", "Allows courts to issue certificates to victims of identity offences."]