Minister for Home Affairs, Brendan O’Connor, today announced significant administrative reforms to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) as part of the government’s response to the Federal Audit of Police Capabilities.
Conducted by Mr Roger Beale AO, the audit examined the AFP’s capacity to meet contemporary and future demands, and government priorities.
“In line with our election promise, the Australian Government is improving policing capability to respond to current and future law enforcement challenges,” Mr O’Connor said.
The major areas of reform include:
- a new funding structure providing flexibility to meet existing and emerging priorities including: counter-terrorism; serious and organised crime, including e-security crime; border protection; overseas deployments and peace keeping; criminal law enforcement in business regulation; and support to the enforcement of the anticipated Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.
- the appointment of a third Deputy Commissioner, and
- improved arrangements for policing at Australia’s eleven major airports. Read more.