Stephen Parry (Tasmania, Liberal Party) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

I move:

That the Senate take note of the report.

The Chief Executive Officer’s overview in the introduction on page 6 of the Australian Crime Commission’s annual report indicates—and this is a figure that would be astounding to most Australians listening—that the Australian Crime Commission conservatively estimates that organised crime in Australia costs in the order of $10 to $15 billion annually. It is a significant figure, and I think it demonstrates the need for the legislation that was passed through this chamber today—the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill 2009 and the Crimes Legislation Amendment (Serious and Organised Crime) Bill (No. 2) 2009—and the prudent moves by the government, which are very strongly supported by the opposition, in adapting to organised crime in Australia. With figures like that, it is a warranted measure by the Australian government, with the great support of the opposition. I seek leave to continue my remarks later.

Leave granted; debate adjourned.