Draft law puts corrupt officers on notice

Australia's law enforcement agencies will be given extra powers to weed out corrupt officers under draft laws proposed by the federal government.

Suspect officers will be targeted in covert operations designed to test their honesty, and Customs will be authorised to run drug and alcohol tests on its staff.

Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare said the vast majority of Australia's crime fighters were honest but their line of work made them a target for organised criminals.

There was no place for corruption within Australia's law enforcement agencies, he told parliament on Wednesday.

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