National Crime Authority
NCA
1 July 1984 – 1 January 2003
Commonwealth-state investigative body with coercive hearing powers that investigated organised crime and serious criminal activity under references from Commonwealth and state governments.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 July 1984 under the National Crime Authority Act 1984, after the Costigan and Stewart royal commissions exposed the reach of organised crime; it took the place of the never-proclaimed National Crimes Commission Act 1982 scheme.
Legislation: National Crime Authority Act 1984
How it ended
Replaced on 1 January 2003 by the Australian Crime Commission, which took over its investigative functions, coercive powers and staff together with those of the Australian Bureau of Criminal Intelligence and the Office of Strategic Crime Assessments.
- Organised crime investigations
- Coercive powers
Main functions
- Investigation of organised crime
- Coercive hearings and production notices
- Joint task forces with police and other agencies
- Referral of evidence for prosecution
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Attorney-General's Department.
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