Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC)

The Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) is a national law enforcement agency responsible for investigating and disrupting domestic and international crime. The ACIC was established in 2001 to provide strategic leadership and coordination of intelligence gathering, analysis, and dissemination across Australia's law enforcement agencies. Recently, the ACIC has been in the news due to its efforts to combat methamphetamine use, which has doubled in a decade, as revealed by wastewater testing. Additionally, the agency has been investigating organized crime gangs infiltrating the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS), with reports of intimidation and threats of violence against vulnerable Australians. These developments highlight the ACIC's ongoing importance in addressing emerging crime trends and protecting the Australian community.