Victoria Profile

The size and distribution of the population of Victoria have changed significantly in the past decade. The population of Victoria in 2000 was about 76 million (ABS, 2001). Currently, an estimated 5 million people live in the state, an increase of about 740,000 people (ABS, 2011). Also, the population density of Victoria is 24 people per square kilometer (absolute, 2011). The population of Victoria will increase dramatically over the next 30 years and is expected to reach 50% growth rate (Russel, 2009).

In 2008, surveys involving hundreds of Muslims in Victoria highlighted concerns about several federal institutional profiling and 'counter-terrorism' measures. The Security Intelligence Agency (ASIO) is believed to have infringed the relationship with the local police 53. The leader of the Muslim community organization says: However, we were scared when we saw assault on Muslim police station by federal police and ASIO on TV. The law only creates fear and terrorism.

Victoria police are the main law enforcement agencies in Victoria, Australia. More than 16,000 vehicles were stolen last year in Victoria. The cost is about 170 million dollars. They call this system BlueNet. In order to prevent unauthorized sale of the stolen car, there is already a VicRoads web based service to check the registration status of the car. This department also invested in a fixed license plate scanner - a fixed tripod camera that scans past traffic volume and automatically identifies stolen cars.