PASSAGE OF LEGISLATION TO COMBAT SERIOUS AND ORGANISED CRIME
Source: Australia. Attorney-General.
Robert McClelland, today welcomed the passage of legislation implementing reforms to more effectively prevent, investigate and prosecute organised crime activity, and target the proceeds of organised crime groups. The reforms focus on confiscating the proceeds of crime while strengthening national law enforcement coordination and capability. The strategy is two pronged, to remove the profitability of criminal activity, and increase the likelihood of criminals being caught. The Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill 2009 and the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill (No. 2) 2009 implements measures agreed to by State and Territory Attorneys-General and strengthens existing laws...The passage of the Bills represents another important step in the coordinated national effort to combat serious and organised crime and delivers on the Government’s commitment to address organised crime as a priority."