The Commonwealth of Australia needs uniform legislation on computer-related crime. A new definition is needed to deal with the theft of information in a computer, since this information is a form of property. In New South Wales, a proposed law deals with breaking and entering computer installations, criminal damage to computer-related property, theft and other offenses directed against computers and computer-related property, the use of computer-related property for fraudulent purposes, and falsification of computer data and software. Passage of this law will greatly aid police. Another problem is the reluctance of victims to report computer-related crime. Management has a responsibility to report all computer-related crimes; otherwise it is condoning the offense. Investigation is the responsibility of the police, although they should seek the aid of accountants and experts as needed. In preparing and presenting evidence in court, preservation of data and data confidentiality must be considered. Juries should be used, but should be selected from panels with knowledge of computers. Sentences should be more severe than in the past. In the future, an international criminal code with an international police force may be needed to deal with the international nature of computer crime. However, prevention is the most effective way of dealing with the problem. A total 71 footnotes and 17 references are provided.