Australian Institute of CriminologyYear in reviewThe Chair of the Board of Management and the Director of the AIC review the significant issues and achievements for the year, provide a snapshot of performance and highlight expected developments for the coming year. Agency overviewThis section describes the role and functions of the AIC and shows the organisational structure, with brief descriptions of each section. It also includes the AIC's outcome and project objective statement. Performance reviewPerformance against the agency's outcome is detailed. Research undertaken during the year is categorised through the activities of the research teams and covers transnational and organised crime such as trafficking, economic and high-tech crime, drugs and alcohol, violent crime, property crime, crime and the community, criminal justice responses, crime prevention and capacity building. Communication and information activities to disseminate research and support the AIC's role as a national knowledge centre on crime and justice are reviewed. Accountability and managementThe external governance arrangements for the AIC are reviewed, including the Board of Management and legislation. Discussion of internal governance includes staffing, finance, information and communications technology (ICT) and office services. AppendixesAppendixes list publications, presentations, roundtables, seminars and submissions to inquiries. Mandatory reports on occupational health and safety (OH&S), environmental sustainability, freedom of information, expenditure on market research, external scrutiny and the inclusion of mandatory requirements in this report are also in the appendixes. The financial tables are also in this section. Enquiries about the AIC annual report can be directed to Colin Campbell at the address shown or to front.desk@aic.gov.au. | 