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States agree to united front on bikie laws

States and territories are joining forces against bikies after an agreement to put in place anti-bikie gang laws that will allow them to enforce interstate declarations and orders.

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The agreement between attorneys-general was reached at a meeting in Melbourne yesterday.

It means police will be able to enforce court orders interstate, so gangs won't simply be able to move across the border to escape the law.

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The meeting also agreed to oppose the federal government seeking a general power over unexplained wealth laws because it could put some state laws at risk.


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