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The National Crime Prevention Program was launched in 1997 by the Prime Minister, the Hon John Howard MP. In the 1999-2000 Budget, the Government committed a further $21 million over four years to the program.

The National Crime Prevention Program's objectives are to identify and promote innovative ways of reducing and preventing crime and the fear of crime. The program includes both research and practical initiatives including, national pilot projects, local prevention activities, communication and training initiatives.

The Australian Institute of Criminology is the national focus for the study of crime and criminal justice in Australia and for the dissemination of criminal justice information. The Institute draws on information supplied to it by a wide variety of sources and its policy advice is objective and independent.

Australia and New Zealand Crime Prevention Ministerial Forum (National Anti-Crime Strategy) - grew out of a National Anti-Crime Strategy that was established by a Leaders' Forum of Australian Premiers and Chief Ministers in 1994. At this meeting, the Leaders endorsed the value of crime prevention as a means of addressing crime and recognised the value of cooperation among the various jurisdictions that make up the Australian federal system.

Last Updated: 24.09.2007