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Over the past decade, serious and organised crime has become more borderless, decentralised and technology-enabled, reshaping both the threat and the response required.

Jeremy Johnson reflects on the journey from CrimTrac and the ACC to the ACIC, sharing insights on the early challenges, the evolution of the organisation, and what lies ahead.

The National Criminal Intelligence System (NCIS) has grown significantly in both scale and capability, bringing together data from multiple police agencies and national systems. It now enables a borderless approach to criminal intelligence sharing, giving officers timely access to the information they need.

What began as a response to a specific national concern has evolved into a lasting capability – one that transforms what flows beneath our cities and towns into powerful insights for the nation.

Serious and organised crime is a borderless, digitally enabled threat that costs Australia up to $82.3 billion each year. The shipping industry plays a crucial role in our national economy – and criminals know it.

International Women’s Day is celebrated every March, and we’re highlighting the voices and experiences of our leaders who help shape Australia’s intelligence capability. Their insights reflect not only their professional journeys, but the collective progress and remaining challenges.

Demand for nationally coordinated criminal history checks continues to grow, with the National Police Checking Service completing more than 7.2 million checks in the last financial year, highlighting its essential role in supporting community safety across Australia.

Website summary: As organised crime increasingly uses AI to scale and conceal their activities causing real harm to the Australian community, the ACIC is applying AI responsibly to detect and disrupt these activities.

Every graduate has a story. Learn how the ACIC’s graduate program opens doors, builds skills, and creates opportunities for a future in intelligence.

NCIS equips frontline officers with actionable intelligence precisely when and where it’s needed, enhancing their ability to prevent and respond to criminal activity across state and territory borders.