Back in the early 70's police Australia wide declared long and loud that we didn't have organised crime in Australia while the ordinary citizen could see that we obviously did.
The police kept up with this well into the 80's even while gang murders were becoming common place.
No criticism here of the police officers at the coal face because they have always been well aware of what's going on.
The problem lies with the heirarchy who are well aware that speaking out about law and order getting out of hand is death sentence for their career.
Australia is finding it difficult to accept that we have created a breeding ground for major civil unrest.
European countries are now panicking because they have allowed this problem to grow to such an extent that it has become difficult to resolve without some form of uprising.
