AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT CRIME PREVENTION INITIATIVES

Welcome to the Australian Government's crime prevention and community safety web site.

Crime, and the fear of crime, consistently rate amongst the highest concerns of the Australian public. The Australian Institute of Criminology has estimated that crime costs Australia around $32 billion per year.

The Australian Government shares the community's concern about crime and violence and their impact on people's lives. 

Although the States and Territories have primary responsibility for the criminal justice system, since 1996 the Australian Government has undertaken a range of substantial initiatives aimed at reducing the incidence of violence and other crime in Australia.

This web site outlines some of the Australian Government's major initiatives in this area.

If you would like any additional information on crime prevention matters or funding under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002, please provide your details (contact name, organisation name, telephone, email and postal address) to the Australian Government Attorney-General’s Department via email at crimeprevention@ag.gov.au or telephone (02) 6141 2711.

Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 (POCA)

On 7 February 2009, a new round of funding under the Proceeds of Crime Act 2002 was opened. Funding was targeted towards the provision of Indigenous prisoner throughcare programs (including rehabilitation, treatment and reintegration) and crime prevention programs. The round closed 20 March 2009.

Fifteen grants were awarded and all successful applicants have been announced.

All successful and unsuccessful applicants have been notified in writing the outcome of their applications.

The list of grants awarded will also be available on the Department’s website.