Information disclosed under compulsory examination by the ACC does not constitute 'co-operation' for sentencing purposes under s 16A(2)(h) of the Crimes Act 1914 (Cth) because co-operation requires voluntariness. However, information volunteered beyond what is required to meet obligations under the ACC Act may qualify as co-operation. The Office of the Commonwealth DPP is not a 'law enforcement agency' for s 16A(2)(h) purposes, and giving evidence at one's own trial does not constitute co-operation with a law enforcement agency. In money laundering cases under s 400.4(1)(b)(ii) (instrument of crime), the offender's belief as to the source of funds remains a relevant sentencing consideration, and knowledge that funds are 'ill-gotten' may be inferred from surrounding circumstances.
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