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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC) Media aims to increase public awareness about the work we do. The ACIC provides unique, actionable and insightful intelligence at all levels from government to the community. This intelligence underpins efforts to tackle an up to $68 billion per year problem.

Our Media team works closely with subject matter experts across our agency to respond efficiently and accurately media enquiries and develop professional partnerships with media outlets.

As a matter of policy, the ACIC does not comment publicly on matters regarding exchanges of intelligence and information with its partner agencies, whether the ACIC is (or is not) investigating a particular matter, details of ongoing operations or the specific use of the agency’s coercive powers.

Media contact

Business hours (9 am to 5 pm weekdays – Canberra time): 02 6268 7343 or media@acic.gov.au

After hours (urgent media enquiries): 0409 603 637

The Media Team is dedicated to handling media enquiries only. For all general public and other enquiries about our agency and the work we do, please refer to our Contact us page.

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Latest media

19/08/2026

Operation SHORTHAND results advance investigations into illicit tobacco criminal networks

The Australian Border Force led Illicit Tobacco National Disruption Group (NDG) has concluded the second phase of Operation SHORTHAND and will use information and intelligence gathered to conduct further disruptions to the distribution and supply of illicit tobacco and associated criminal activity.

14/08/2026

MAST detectives dismantle $80 million criminal network after investigation into alleged importation of vapes and illicit tobacco by trusted insiders

Multi Agency Strike Team (MAST) detectives have charged seven people and dismantled two criminal networks valued at $80 million, following combined investigations into trusted insiders, allegedly importing illicit tobacco and vapes into Australia.

03/08/2026

CEO opening statement to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security public hearing into the review of the ACIC reform package 2026

The ACIC reform package is an essential step in modernising and strengthening Australia’s response to serious and organised crime. It re-positions the ACIC with the intelligence functions and powers it requires to deliver its role as Australia’s national criminal intelligence agency.