RESOURCES
COMMONWEALTH RESOURCES
Reliable information starts with trusted sources. Below is a collection of official Commonwealth resources designed to support investigations, verification, and informed decision-making.
COURTS & LEGAL SYSTEM
High Court of Australia - Australia’s final court of appeal and constitutional authority.
Federal Court of Australia - handles major disputes under federal law, including corporations, taxation, and trade practices.
Federal Circuit and Family Court of Australia - deals with family law, migration, and other federal matters.
Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions (CDPP) - conducts prosecutions for offences against Commonwealth law.
LAW & LEGISLATION
Parliament of Australia - official information on laws, bills, and parliamentary business.
Commonwealth Case Law - publishes selected judgments and decisions of all Commonwealth courts and tribunals.
Commonwealth of Australia Consolidated Acts - full text of Commonwealth legislation.
Australian Government Investigations Standard (AGIS) - framework for how official Commonwealth investigations are conducted.
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL REGULATION
AUSTRAC - Australia’s financial intelligence agency, working to detect and disrupt financial crime.
Insolvency Notices - official notices of insolvency, liquidations, and administrator appointments.
Australian Business Register (ABR) - check ABNs and business details.
Intellectual Property Australia (IP Australia) - manages trademarks, patents, designs, and plant breeder’s rights.
Personal Property Securities Register (PPSR) - check security interests over personal property, such as vehicles or equipment.
Australian Financial Complaints Authority (AFCA) - resolves disputes between consumers/small businesses and financial service providers.
Australian Securities & Investments Commission (ASIC) - regulates companies, financial services, and markets.
WORKPLACE & INDUSTRY OVERSIGHT
Fair Work Ombudsman - advice and support on workplace rights and obligations.
Australian Human Rights Commission - promotes and protects human rights across Australia.
Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman (TIO) - independent dispute resolution for phone and internet services.
Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) - oversees privacy, data protection, and freedom of information.
Office of the Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security - independent oversight of Australia’s intelligence agencies.
FRAUD, RISK & GOVERNANCE
Commonwealth Fraud Prevention Centre - resources to help agencies detect, prevent, and respond to fraud.
Australian Government Organisations Register (AGOR) - directory of Commonwealth entities, their leaders, and functions.
SECURITY & INTELLIGENCE
Australian Federal Police (AFP) - national policing and investigative services for serious Commonwealth offences.
National Intelligence Community - provides an overview of the agencies (ASIO, ACIC, ASD, ONI, AFP) that safeguard Australia’s national security.
Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) - advice, alerts, and support for cyber security incidents.
National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) - investigates and prevents corruption in the Commonwealth public sector.
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) - national criminal intelligence and law enforcement support agency.
OTHER KEY AGENCIES
CSIRO - Australia’s national science agency, providing research and technical expertise.
Geoscience Australia - national provider of geospatial, mapping, and earth science information.
National Archives of Australia - custodian of Commonwealth records and historical data.
Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) - official source of weather, climate, and environmental information.
Commonwealth Grants Commission - advises on distributing federal financial support to the states and territories.
CONTACT US
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