AFP hosts high-tech crime conference

The Australian Federal Police (AFP), supported by the University of Technology Sydney, is hosting the second annual Australian High Tech Crime Conference to enhance collaboration in the fight against technology crime.

Around 250 delegates from the law enforcement, judicial, legal, academic, government and private sectors are attending the three-day conference from 7 to 9 September at Sydney's Darling Harbour.

Among the attendees are international delegates from the US, Indonesia, Thailand and Bangladesh and national representation from each Australian state and territory.

AFP Commissioner Tony Negus said the conference provided an important forum for experts to share information, expertise and experiences and contribute to strategic outcomes for addressing technology crime.

"High-tech crime is complex and borderless, so combating it requires significant collaboration between all stakeholders, both within Australia and internationally," Commissioner Negus said.

"The dynamic and evolving environment of technology poses significant challenges for law enforcement.

"We need to be forward-looking in our response to combating crimes committed through the use of technology.

"Proactive and innovative policing is only part of the solution.

"It is only through collaboration and partnerships that we can work toward a safe and secure online environment.

"Forums such as this enable participants to come together as a collective to approach mutual problems and develop solutions that will have a lasting impact on global security and stability."

The conference involves workshops and discussions about the trends and future direction of high-tech crime; guest-speakers from organisations such as Google and Yahoo; and a moot court on a cybercrime case study.