Criminal arrests made under more powerful wiretapping laws have increase by 96 percent following reforms that make it easier for police to intercept and access telecommunications.In a report tabled in parliament, Attorney General Robert McClelland said 45 arrests were made during the year ending June 2008, thanks to amendments to the Telecommunications (Interceptions) Act that allow police to access stored intercepted telecommunications data.
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Arrests soar after new Australian wiretap law
Criminal arrests made under more powerful wiretapping laws have increase by 96 percent following reforms that make it easier for police to intercept and access telecommunications.