This article critiques the argument that poor relationships between law enforcement agencies inAustralia has actedas a majorbarrier to combating organised crime. Thesignificance oflegislativesecrecy provisions restricting the communication of information between agencies is examined aswellas the role oforganisational ‘subculture’.
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