Dismay over widespread doping in sport The federal government and the coalition agree tougher laws are needed to deal with widespread doping and betting fraud in Australian sport, following the shock findings of a year-long investigation. The Australian Crime Commission (ACC) released its findings on the relationship between professional sporting bodies, prohibited drugs and organised crime on Thursday. Its key findings identified widespread doping in professional sport, along with possible match-fixing and manipulation of betting markets. "Obviously, I'm dismayed at the revelations today," Opposition Leader Tony Abbott told reporters in Queanbeyan. Mr Abbott said the coalition would work with the government to deal with the problems. Home Affairs Minister Jason Clare said one possible case of match-fixing was being investigated, but he did not identify the sport. "The findings are shocking, and will disgust Australian sports fans," he told reporters in Canberra. Mr Clare said the commission found sport in Australia was highly vulnerable to organised crime and many athletes across the codes were suspected of doping. Federal Sports Minister Kate Lundy said the government had introduced legislation on Wednesday to bolster the investigative powers of the Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority (ASADA) and doubled its resources. "If persons of interest refuse to cooperate with ASADA investigations they will be liable for civil penalties," she said. Senator Lundy said those who wanted to dope or fix a match would be caught. "As you can see by the investigations that have taken place, we are well on the way to seeking out and hunting down those who will dope and cheat," she said. Independent MP Andrew Wilkie said the ACC's concerns about the possible manipulation of betting markets were consistent with the findings of a joint parliamentary committee. "I share the committee's view and believe exotic bets - also known as spot bets - should be outlawed," Mr Wilkie said in a statement. Australian Greens senator Richard Di Natale said it was a really sad day for all Australians who enjoyed their sport. "Today we've seen the dark side of sport, when huge money interests are involved and where there is a culture of winning at all costs," he told reporters. World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) president John Fahey said he was not surprised about Thursday's revelations. Mr Fahey, a former NSW premier and federal finance minister, said sporting bodies only addressed the issue of doping when it surfaced, and noted the Olympic Games and cycling. "Now sadly it's the case it seems here in Australia," he told ABC television. Former ASADA boss Richard Ings said the revelations were the nadir for sport in Australia. "This is not a black day in Australian sport, this is the blackest day in Australia," he told ABC television. Professional sport around the world has been rocked in recent months by a Europol investigation revealing the fixing of 380 football matches around the world and cyclist Lance Armstrong admitting he took performance enhancing drugs to win his seven Tour de France titles.