Assumed Identities Annual Report 2023-24

For the year ending 30 June 2024, the following information is reported by the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission under section 15LD (1) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth): 

  • There were 25 new authorities for assumed identities granted during the year. 
  • Assumed identities were used by authorised persons to gather intelligence and investigate criminal activity in accordance with the functions of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and for supporting administrative functions. 
  • No applications for authority for an assumed identity were refused during the year. 
  • There were no authorities of which control was transferred by the chief officer under section 15KV of the Crimes Act 1914 during the year. 
  • There were no authorities of which control was transferred to the chief officer under section 15KV of the Crimes Act 1914 during the year. 
  • There was no fraud or other unlawful activity identified as a result of the audit of assumed identity records. 
  • A yearly review of all assumed identity authorities has been undertaken in accordance with section 15KF of the Crimes Act 1914.