New Identity Crime Legislation to Protect Victorians
Source: Victoria. Premier. Media Release
"Victims of identity crime will find it easier to reclaim their identity under legislation introduced into Parliament by the Brumby Government. The Crimes Amendment (Identity Crime) Bill will establish a court-issued certificate which will enable victims to demonstrate their identity has been stolen. Deputy Premier and Attorney-General Rob Hulls said the new legislation would help victims of identity crime in dealing with banks and other institutions, for example, in order to re-establish their credit rating.“The Victorian Government is taking action to stand up for Victorians,” Mr Hulls said. The impact of identity crime on individuals can be crushing and costly, and a certificate issued by a court may help victims when dealing with creditors and businesses, for example to demonstrate that they did not actually purchase certain goods, exceed credit limits or apply for loans.”