Inquiry into the gathering and use of criminal intelligence

15 May 2013

© Commonwealth of Australia 2013
ISBN 978-1-74229-803-0

Conduct of the inquiry
Scope and structure of the report
Acknowledgement

Definition of 'criminal intelligence'
Defining 'criminal intelligence' and its purpose
Scope of information and complexity of the intelligence landscape
Intelligence approaches, models, systems and expectations

Origins of the Australian Crime Commission
ACC criminal intelligence gathering methods and powers
ACC's coercive powers
ACC's information sharing powers
National coordination in relation to organised crime
Capacity to share information

Legislative impediments and challenges to sharing intelligence
Technological challenges
Methodological challenges
Cultural challenges
Resourcing challenges

Background to the Australian Criminal Intelligence Model
Endorsement of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Model
Vision for the Australian Criminal Intelligence Model
Australian Criminal Intelligence Model principles and strategic objectives
Intelligence cycle
Governance arrangements
Identified challenges
Securing the free flow of all criminal intelligence
A culture of national intelligence
Appropriate technology, policy and legislation
Dealing with transnational and borderless contemporary organised crime
National Criminal Intelligence Fusion Capability
Supporting initiatives
Stakeholder views

A definition of criminal intelligence and universal methodology
A criminal intelligence repository
Single national security classification standards
Should the provision of information be mandatory or voluntary?
Data management and integrity
Balancing national and state priorities

Nature of contemporary law enforcement and the role of the ACC
Committee endorsement and support
Risks of maintaining the status quo
Risk appetite and partnership approach
Information dissemination