Victoria Police allege the syndicate, which began operating in Victoria before relocating to Queensland in October last year, stole more than 150 vehicles worth over $20 million before moving north.
Overall offending is rising, youth offenders remain heavily over-represented in serious street crimes, and car theft has reached its highest level in more than two decades.
The fraud involved overseas scammers contacting elderly victims by phone and email, falsely claiming their bank accounts were compromised and instructing them to buy gold to protect their savings.
The donation-backed consignment highlights both the depth of people-to-people ties with Iran and the practical role Indian civil society can play during a regional emergency.
The talks were held from September 28 to 30 and brought together Indian and Australian military officials to discuss cooperation across areas of shared interest.
Since entering Parliament, she has continued to focus on science, technology and innovation, including work associated with Western Australia's 10-year Science and Technology Plan.
The government estimates consumers will save around $1.6 billion a year, while changes to interchange fees and other payment rules are expected to save small businesses about $910 million annually.
