Fighting Identity Crime

Abstract

Drew Buckley - This article provides a comprehensive overview of identity crime in Australia. It outlines the extent of the problem in contemporary society and describes different methods that offenders use. The article then details the specific identity fraud provisions that exist across the Australian jurisdictions. The differences across jurisdictions are analysed and critiqued with a specific focus on the advantages and disadvantages that are inherent in both general and specific provisions. The author then proposes a model identity fraud offence that could be used across Australia. This was a particularly interesting part of the article as it offered insight into how to best deal with the problems that this ever-evolving area of crime poses.