As a result there has been a large degree of consistency which may contribute to a long-term change in Australia's culture of firearm possession and use. The illicit use of drugs in Australia and the western world has exploded. This has had a direct impact on the nature of crime and the role of law enforcement. Drug misuse can be better controlled through new initiatives with a holistic community approach. This issue has generated a lot of interest in Australia.
Some politicians are enthusiastic supporters of such a policy.
The convergence of communications and computing has created new opportunities for crime, and these will affect all Australians. The National Symposium on Crime in Australia is being held at The Rydges Hotel, Canberra, 22-23 March.