Queensland Crime Commission Explained

The Queensland Crime Commission (QCC) was an independent Queensland Government entity established on 2 March 1998 to investigate criminal activity, in particular,criminal paedophilia and major and organised crime.^[1] On 1 January 2002, the QCC and the former Criminal Justice Commission were merged to establish the Queensland Crime and Misconduct Commission.^[2]

Further reading

• Tim Carmody SC (2001) "The role of the Queensland Crime Commission in the investigation of organised and major criminal activity" 4th National Outlook Symposium on Crime in Australia: New Crimes or New Responses 21–22 June 2001 Rydges Lakeside, Canberra

Notes and References

1. http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/REPEALED/C/CrimeCommA97_02D.pdf Crime Commission Act 1997 (Qld) (repealed)
2. http://www.legislation.qld.gov.au/LEGISLTN/CURRENT/C/CrimeandMisA01.pdf Crime and Misconduct Act 2001 (Qld)