Dossier
Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
Coverage of Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission in the Nexus archive.
- Australia becomes second largest consumer of methamphetamine globally, wastewater monitoring reveals
Australia has become the second-largest consumer of methamphetamine globally, with usage nearly doubling in the past decade. Cocaine use also reached record highs, according to wastewater monitoring data and Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) figures.
- NDIS infiltrated by organised crime gangs using intimidation and threats of violence against Australians
Organised crime gangs are exploiting the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) to launder money and intimidate vulnerable Australians, according to law enforcement warnings. The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) reported cash kickbacks and threats of violence, prompting recommendations for improved data use and provider registration.