Australian Government: Attorney-General's Department
Australian Government: Attorney-General's DepartmentAchieving a Just and Secure Society

International Crime Cooperation Division

The International Crime Cooperation Division is responsible for international cooperation in criminal matters and related policy issues. 

It is the Australian Central Authority for mutual assistance and extradition, and undertakes mutual assistance and extradition casework and policy development.  The Division negotiates treaties on mutual assistance, extradition and the international transfer of prisoners.  It provides assistance and capacity building to countries in South East Asia and the South Pacific on international crime cooperation issues.

It is also responsible for criminal justice certificates.

The division consists of two branches: