Young Australians have been warned not to be tempted by the monetary allure of organised crime as one state cracks down on underworld violence.
Police will be given expanded powers to compel people to provide passwords for devices seized during an arrest or roadside stop under a proposal by the NSW government.
The proposal would also result in penalties for refusing to answer questions to the NSW Crime Commission increasing to 10 years' imprisonment.
The legislation is part of a broader effort to address organised crime following a spate of public shootings, including a growing number of incidents involving child offenders.
Premier Chris Minns stresses the moral and ethical consequences of crime while also warning teenagers they may not receive their promised payout.
