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A criminological analysis of proceeds of crime legislation in three Australian states

Year: 2022

Type: article

Abstract: In recent decades, Australian states and territories have introduced a raft of legislation aimed at stripping those involved in criminal activity of their ill-gotten gains. This contribution reports on a study into proceeds of crime legislation in three Australian jurisdictions: New South Wales, Western Australia and Queensland. Based on a document analysis and 40 interviews, we focus on the broader criminological aspects of how and why proceeds of crime legislation was introduced and how the legislation is experienced by those who work with it / are impacted by it. We then discuss the political attractiveness of such legislation in a broader law and order framework, despite its apparent limited success in achieving its stated goals.

Source: Criminology & Criminal Justice

DOI: 10.1177/17488958221136210

Authors: Hilde Tubex, Rhianna Chisholm, Tamara Tulich, Natalie Skead, Sarah Murray

Institution: The University of Western Australia

Language: English

Topic: Crime, Illicit Activities, and Governance

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Peace, justice, and strong institutions

Open Access status: green

Funder: Australian Institute of Criminology