Abstract
This briefing paper presents and foreshadows ongoing PhD research by the first author into
how understandings of organised crime in Australia have been shaped, and the extent to
which these perceptions have influenced legislative and policing responses. It begins with
an historical survey of significant models of organised crime, then reviews current Australian
legislative strategies, and goes on to raise questions about the conceptual model that
underpins these strategies. The paper concludes with a discussion of the potential policy
implications of this research.
Original language | English |
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Commissioning body | ARC CEPS |
Publication status | Published - 2012 |