Today’s announcement by the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and ACT Police that an individual has been charged following their alleged involvement in criminal damage to Old Parliament House demonstrates the Morrison Government’s commitment to the rule of law and to safeguarding Australia’s long-cherished democratic processes, traditions and institutions. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews thanked…
Four years after the Coalition Government established the Home Affairs Portfolio in December 2017, the Morrison Government is continuing to keep Australians safe, safely reopen our international borders, and secure Australia’s economic recovery. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Morrison Government has ensured the Home Affairs Portfolio can effectively anticipate, prevent, prepare, respond and…
The United States and Australia today signed a landmark agreement that will facilitate access to electronic data for investigations of serious crime, including terrorism and child sexual abuse. The agreement is authorized by the Clarifying Lawful Overseas Use of Data (CLOUD) Act, a bill Congress passed in 2018. The CLOUD Act Agreement will help ensure…
Last week the Australian Federal Police (AFP) executed search warrants across three premises on the Sunshine Coast, following an investigation by the National Disability Insurance Agency (NDIA) fraud team – with support from Services Australia, the NDIS Quality and Safeguards Commission and the Queensland Police Service. A 36-year-old Caloundra woman, listed as a director of…
Topics: Australian assistance to Solomon Islands; confirmation of vessel off Australia’s coast. KAREN ANDREWS: Good morning. I’d like to provide an update on matters in the Solomon Islands. The situation has been deteriorating over the last couple of days. Last night, 23 members of the Australian Federal Police – including members of the tactical response…
Topics: Australian assistance to Solomon Islands; confirmation of vessel off Australia’s coast. TRISTAN MACMANUS: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us now from Canberra. Minister, it’s a pleasure to speak to you. Can you tell us what the situation is there at the moment and what support will Aussies be providing? KAREN ANDREWS: Yes, well…
Topics: Australian assistance to Solomon Islands; confirmation of vessel off Australia’s coast. MICHAEL ROWLAND: Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews joins us now from Canberra. Minister, good morning. So how many Australian Federal Police and Defence Force personnel are on the ground so far? KAREN ANDREWS: Well there’s currently 23 members of the Australian Federal Police and that includes…
Topics: Australian assistance to Solomon Islands; confirmation of vessel off Australia’s coast. NATALIE BARR: We’re joined by Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews – Minister, good morning. Can you give us an idea of the situation on the ground in the Solomon Islands? KAREN ANDREWS: Well good morning Nat. Look over the last couple of days,…
Topics: Morrison Government’s strong support for Australian police; new police taskforce to crack down on organised crime; safety of Parliamentarians; search for William Tyrrell. KAREN ANDREWS: Well, thank you, everyone, for coming here today. Commissioner Kershaw –thank you so much for hosting us here at the headquarters of the Australian Federal Police. It’s a pleasure for me…
Dangerous criminals living the high life from bankrolling corruption, illicit drug trafficking and money laundering are being targeted under a new supercharged operation between the Australian Federal Police, NSW Police Force (NSWPF) and the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission (ACIC). Operation Phobetor is the latest capability strike against outlaw motorcycle gangs, triads, cartels, Italian organised criminals…