Fraud could be costing the Commonwealth $1.7 billion a year.
Category: Crime
Govt employees charged with fraud, abuse of office
Three men have been charged with conspiracy to defraud the Australian government while working for a public service agency.
SilverTerrier cybercrime gang targets government
Australian government institutions have been targeted by a Nigerian cybercrime gang known as SilverTerrier.
Criminals target COVID superannuation access scheme
The ATO has been attacked by criminals exploiting the COVID superannuation early access scheme.
$5,000 fine for coughing at council staff
Anyone who spits or coughs at a council worker can be fined $5,000 on the spot.
National death register tackles identity fraud
A national death registry will help prevent identity theft and ‘fees for no service’.
Identity thieves target government-issued credentials
Drivers licences are the most commonly compromised government-issued credentials.
Whistleblower claims NDIS fraud squad ‘dysfunctional’
A whistleblower says the NDIS fraud task force is under resourced and dysfunctional.
Big data increasing corruption risks
Big data and personal devices in the workplace are increasing the risk of public sector corruption.
Sex harassment throughout Vic PS
A Victorian audit says sexual harassment is occurring in every government department.