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http://www.afp.gov.au/contact/crime-stoppers.aspx

There is not a form for "report a crime" due to privacy and security environment issues. There are forms for gun licenses/security checks/police misconduct/etc.

Rubbish!

Before you lot go flapping off at the mouth read the ACTUAL transcript of his speech.

http://www.afp.gov.au/media/national_media/national_speeches/2008/address_to_the_sydney_institute

Seems like he's being sensible but the media want to blow things out of all proportion so they can sell more newspapers.

Typical media scare mongering and you Big Brother clowns fall for it every time.

Markets may be able to provide more efficient solutions than state interventions.

"The challenge facing those who would minimise computer-related crime is to seek a balance which would allow a tolerable degree of illegality in return for creative exploitation of the technology. At this early stage of the technological revolution, it may be useful for individuals, interest groups and governments to articulate their preferences and let these serve as signals to the market. Markets may be able to provide more efficient solutions than state interventions."