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Crimes

Combatting crime to protect Australians and Australia's interests

Crimes we're combatting

We have the jurisdiction to investigate crimes against the Commonwealth of Australia (we call them Commonwealth crimes). We also have jurisdiction in the Australian Capital Territory.

Airports and aviation crime

We keep travellers, Australian airports, and other Australian interests safe.

Terrorism

Terrorism, including antisemitism, pose serious threats and challenges to Australia. We play a lead role in keeping Australians safe from terrorism.

Drug crime

Stopping the supply of illegal drugs to Australia, detecting and disrupting anyone who imports or exports border-controlled drugs.

Serious and organised crime

Combating serious and organised crime to protect the physical and financial security of Australia.

Money laundering and financial crime

Protecting the security and safety of the Australian economy, people and businesses.

Fraud and corruption

Working with our partners in Australia and overseas to stamp out fraud and corruption against the Commonwealth of Australia.

Illegal firearms and weapons

Investigating the possession and use of illegal firearms and weapons in Australia.

Human trafficking and people smuggling

Identifying and disrupting people and crime syndicates who commit crimes involving human exploitation.

Espionage and foreign interference

Working to prevent serious threats to our national interests and protect the Australian way of life.

Cybercrime

Combatting a serious criminal threat to Australia and Australians.

Crimes against children

We target child exploitation offenders and remove children from harm.

Breaches of international law

Investigating people, groups and countries that violate human rights.

Crimes against the Commonwealth of Australia

Investigating offences against Australia and its external territories.

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