PREFACE
The Australian Standard Offence Classification (ASOC) has been developed for use in the compilation and analysis of crime and justice statistics in Australia to improve the comparability of crime and justice statistics between Australian jurisdictions.
The second edition of the ASOC replaces the first edition, released in 1997. The second edition of ASOC reflects the outcomes of a substantial review of the Classification, which included extensive consultation; predominantly with government agencies responsible for policy formation and administration, and non-government analysts of crime and justice issues.
The purpose of the review was to ensure that the Classification remains current and relevant, reflecting changes that have occurred in criminal legislation since the previous version, as well as satisfying emerging user requirements for offence data.
We gratefully acknowledge the assistance provided by many individuals and organisations within Australia in the review of the ASOC.
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