federal law enforcement agencies (resolving disputes)

Question 1

what do the Australian federal police enforce

Answer 1

The Australian Federal Police enforce:

• federal criminal law (e.g. drug importation, people smuggling).
• criminal law where it crosses state boundaries

Question 2

Australian federal police legislation

Answer 2

Crimes Act 1914 (cth) and the Australian Federal Police Act 1979 (Cth)

Question 3

what does the Australian border force enforce

Answer 3

The Australian Border Force plays an important role in maintaining the security and integrity of Australia’s borders

• They deal closely with the AFP.
• Key areas of concern are immigration, quarantine, family law, and law enforcement, e.g. drug importation

Question 4

Australian border force legislation

Answer 4

Customs Act 1901, the Migration Act 1958, the Maritime Powers Act 2013 and other Commonwealth laws

Question 5

what is the key role of the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission

Answer 5

The key roles of the ASIO are:
* counter terrorism
* counter espionage
* border integrity
* protective security

The Commonwealth statutory body works with other agencies to counter serious and organised crime e.g. bikie gang drug distribution. It also has both intelligence and investigative functions and capabilities, e.g. collects and analyses crime data.

Question 6

Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission legislation

Answer 6

The ACIC is established under the Australian Crime Commission Act 2002 (Cth) (ACC Act).

Question 7

what are the key roles of the Australian Security Intelligence organisation

Answer 7

The key roles of the ASIO are:

• counter-terrorism
• counter espionage
• border integrity
• protective security