OIA-123766.pdf [pdf, 2.5 MB]
...the precise value of the goods stolen (unlike the current sections 219 and 223 of the Crimes Act 1961). Providing for the element of dishonesty to be satisfied by the act of intentionally leaving or attempting to leave the store (i.e. moving past the checkout) without paying for the goods will render the offence more easily provable. 17. On behalf of Woolworths I suggest that the offence provision specifically recognise that the offence may be proven with reference to CCTV footage and identif...