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The government has announced an investment of $12.6 million to combat online scams and fraud in the upcoming budget.
Minister for Justice Michael Keenan said the government is committed to protecting Australians from online crime.
“We know that scammers are becoming more sophisticated and brazen in their attempts to steal money from unsuspecting Australians,” he said.
“This new funding will allow us to target these criminals better and bring them to justice.”
This investment will go towards establishing a dedicated team of cybercrime specialists within the police force and expanding the existing e-crime lab.
The move comes as online scams and fraud have become increasingly prevalent recently, with Australians losing millions of dollars to scammers yearly.
The budget will also invest $3.9 million to establish a new national cybercrime coordination centre, which will help to coordinate the response to significant cybercrime incidents.
This is in addition to the last budget’s $1.35 billion already committed to cyber security.
The government’s investment in combating online crime is part of its commitment to keeping Australians safe online.
The budget also includes several measures to improve cyber safety, with a total investment of $16 million over four years. This will have the rollout of digital literacy and online safety awareness programs for school kids.
This is an essential investment in ensuring that our kids are safe online and can protect themselves from scams and predators. It will help to educate them about the dangers of the internet and how to stay safe while using it.
Other measures announced in the budget include $15 million for a new e-safety commissioner and $10 million for a cyber safety awareness campaign.
The government has also announced a new task force to crack down on illegal offshore gambling websites.
This is a significant investment in protecting Australians from online crime and will go a long way towards keeping our online spaces safe.
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