McDevitt said the NPRS also provides a platform for other "timely enhancements".

"Now there is pressure to add other data sets to it now people see its value," he said.

"Information about organized crime groups and outlaw motorcycle groups could be added to the system which could also be extended to firearms."

"Adoption of system has already resulted in faster identification of people, shorter investigation times, simpler investigation flows, and it is helping to bring greater consistency across jurisdictions and has revolutionised the way law enforcement does its business."

Although CrimTrac is a relatively small agency with some 200 staff, it is about number 15 in terms of IT spend for the Commonwealth, so sourcing skills is a challenge.