New WA crime laws to target bikie gangs

Western Australia now has some of the toughest organised crime laws in the country after passing a bill that can ban bikie gang members from associating.

The legislation is aimed at disrupting the illegal activities of outlaw motorcycle gangs and other criminal organisations and prevent them profiting from violence, intimidation and crime.

Under the new laws, the police commissioner and Corruption and Crime Commission (CCC) can apply to a judge to have groups declared criminal organisations if they associate for the purpose of criminal activity and pose a risk to public safety.

WA Attorney-General Michael Mischin said the legislation would also provide for mandatory minimum terms of imprisonment for members of criminal organisations convicted of serious offences.

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