Bikies, criminals on bases,serving defence personnel are also members of outlaw bikie gangs

Bikies, criminals on bases: "GAPING holes in the security of Australia's defence bases are leaving them exposed to infiltration by organised criminals, bikie groups and terrorists.

Defence sources have revealed that since at least 2008 the military has failed to act on reports and briefings that warn of poor base security and ignored or stalled recommendations to fix deficiencies.

In late 2009, senior US Navy officials also raised concerns about security at Australian naval bases, querying whether American ships could dock safely.

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Briefings and reports from defence and policing officials over the past three years reveal that:

■ A small number of serving defence personnel are also members of outlaw bikie gangs."

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