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Australia

Government Agencies

Australian Federal Police Transnational Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Team
The Transnational Sexual Exploitation and Trafficking Team (TSETT) was established in October 2003 to investigate claims of slavery, sexual servitude and child sex tourism.  The team is highly mobile, intelligence-driven, and able to respond flexibly and quickly to emerging cases anywhere in Australia.

Australian Institute for Criminology
The Australian Institute of Criminology (AIC) is participating in the United Nations Global Programme Against Trafficking in Human Beings.

Attorney-General's Department
The Attorney-General’s Department serves the people of Australia by providing essential expert support to the Government in the maintenance and improvement of Australia's system of law and justice.

Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID)
AusAID administers Australia’s overseas aid program.

Australian Crime Commission
The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) enhances Australian law enforcement agencies’ capacity to counter serious and organized criminal activity by providing high quality intelligence support and working collaboratively with partner agencies.

Australian Government Office for Women
The Australian Government Office for Women (OfW) is part of the Australian Government Department of Families, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs.

Commonwealth Director of Public Prosecutions
The primary role of the DPP is to prosecute offences against Commonwealth (federal) law and to recover the proceeds of crime against the Commonwealth.

Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade manages Australia’s international efforts to co-ordinate and improve the fight against trafficking in persons.

Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC)
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship (DIAC) has responsibilities for several important components of Australia’s efforts to combat trafficking in persons: Visa regime:When a potential victim is identified by the Australian Federal Police (AFP), State/Territory Police, or by DIAC, the person may be granted a Bridging Visa F.