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Passage of Legislation to Combat Serious and Organised Crime

4 February 2010

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 increasingly sophisticated and aggressive nature of organised crime requires a tough response.  It is important that we have strong, tailored and effective laws in place to combat serious organised crime,” Mr McClelland said.

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.

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