The tragedy has ushered in reforms over the past two decades which have saved lives and prevented more attacks. 9News
says some good has come from the aftermath of the terror attack that killed dozens of Australians.
"We were able to get the investment and the focus required on counter-terrorism that would prevent other people having to go through what those poor families went through and what those victims went through."Ashton was selected to lead Operation Alliance, a joint police taskforce with Indonesia to investigate the October 12, 2002, attacks."It was the largest police operation Australia had ever conducted at that time.
After 20 days, a chassis number found under a mangled piece of metal linked Ali Amrozi to the attack. It became one of the most successful terrorist manhunts conducted after more than 30 people were arrested.New legislation made acts of terrorism a crime, giving authorities the power to intervene early.
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