An increase in illicit tobacco within the tobacco market and an extended spate of arson attacks on tobacconists have highlighted both organised crime’s involvement and the need for reform. This paper details the background to the Bill’s introduction, provides a summary of the second reading speech, key provisions of the Bill, stakeholder responses and current...

This first principles review assessed the operation and effectiveness of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency. The review found that comprehensive reform would be necessary for ACIC to combat the threat posed by serious and organised crime. The Government has agreed or agreed in-principle with 27 of the 29...

The Criminal Organisations Control Amendment Bill 2024 contains a number of measures seeking to increase the effectiveness of Victoria’s principal Act for curtailing organised crime. The paper looks into the history of unlawful association laws and outlaw motorcycle gangs, as well as detailing the Victorian developments leading up to the current Bill.

This report examines the effect of money laundering on the harm associated with organised crime by linking data on organised crime groups known to law enforcement, and data on suspicious transactions reported to the Australian Transaction Reports and Analysis Centre. This study is the first step in assessing the social and economic harms associated with...

Tracking devices are a growing enabler of serious and organised crime in NSW and extensively used by high risk domestic and family violence offenders. This review of joint operations identifies the urgent need to address the issue and provides recommendations to reduce the use and harm of tracking devices.