📜 Criminal Code (Identity Theft) Amendment Bill (No. 2) 2009
Bill discharged from Notice Paper under Standing Order 144ALABill 9214 October 2009Private Member
This Bill amends the Criminal Code of Western Australia to create offences related to identity theft, including obtaining or dealing with identification information and possessing equipment for copying identification documents for criminal purposes.
Impact
Individuals and businesses are affected by the creation of new offences and penalties related to identity theft. Victims of identity theft may benefit from the ability to obtain a court certificate confirming their identity was stolen. Financial institutions and service providers may also be affected.
Key Changes
["Creates new offences related to assuming a false identity.", "Creates new offences related to misuse of personal identification information.", "Creates new offences related to prohibited material and equipment for making prohibited material.", "Allows courts to issue certificates to victims of identity theft."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LA IntroducedLA14 Oct 2009
- LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Oct 2009
Affected Sectors
justicefinance
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