Call for ACCC to investigate Aboriginal art industry

"Police in Western Australia have called on the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate allegations of criminal activity in the Aboriginal art industry.

"Major Fraud Police carried out a two-year investigation after receiving information about fraud and corruption.

"Police were told about sweatshops where elderly Aboriginal people were forced into painting for hours at a time, for little return.

"They also heard about fake works, overpricing, and artists posing for photographs with paintings that weren't theirs."
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