The corruption-organised crime nexus in four European states, with particular reference to people smuggling

考虑到它对澳大利亚的重要性，这里对欧洲的研究太少了。 仅欧盟就占澳大利亚贸易的40%左右。 然而，这里对欧洲的大多数研究要么是历史的（1945年以前），要么是个别国家的。 社会科学方面的相对较少。 该项目的一个好处是，它确保了在澳大利亚进行关于欧洲的比较社会科学研究。 其次，澳大利亚面临着欧洲国家面临的许多问题，尽管通常规模较小。 从他人的经验中间接学习的潜在好处是显而易见的。第三，这将加强该国在这一具有重要战略意义的领域的专门知识。

Considering its importance to Australia, too little research is being done here on Europe. The EU alone accounts for c.40% of Australia's trade. Yet most research on Europe undertaken here is either historical (pre-1945) and/or of individual countries. Relatively little is in the social sciences. One benefit of this project is that it ensures that comparative social science research on Europe is conducted in Australia. Second, Australia experiences many problems facing European states, albeit usually on a smaller scale. The potential benefits of learning vicariously from others' experiences are obvious. Third, this will enhance this country's expertise in this strategically important area.