The Latest Breaking News from Australian Federal Police

Two sleeping children and a ticking clock: inside a tense standoff at an embassy in Canberra

AFP negotiators were called to more than 40 incidents this year.

The Canberra Times · 5h ago

Independent MP Helen Haines critically injured in attack, PM says counter-terrorism team activated, 43-year-old man arrested

The independent member for Indi, Helen Haines, is in a critical condition after an attack outside her Wangaratta electorate office on Monday, with a 43-year-old man arrested.

The Conversation · 13h ago

Kids and teens are going to AI chatbots for advice. How can parents make sure this is safe?

Last week, Australian Federal Police commissioner Krissy Barrett warned artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots are not a sufficient replacement for human support for children. The comment was in response to a recent Adelaide University study that found more than one in three Australian children turn to AI chatbots for support when…

The Conversation · Oct 16

AFP commissioner urges ‘conversation’ about link between Australians’ level of illicit drug use and organised crime

Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett has called for a national “conversation” about the link between Australians’ use of illicit drugs and organised crime violence.

The Conversation · Sep 15

Australia’s digital duty of care bill needs these three changes to tackle online child sexual exploitation

On September 10, the Australian Federal Police announced the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation received 100,194 reports of online child sexual exploitation in 2025–26. That is about 275 a day – a 21% rise over the year before, and up from 36,600 four years ago.

The Conversation · Sep 14

'Despicable': ATO staffer faces corruption charges

An Australian Taxation Office staff member has been accused of disclosing information to organised crime associates as part of a joint investigation.

AAP · Sep 11

Federal police swoop on former CFMEU powerbroker's home

Federal police have raided the Melbourne house of a former CFMEU heavyweight as part of an investigation into alleged corruption in Victoria's building sector.

AAP · Sep 2

Merewether man arrested on luxury boat with tonne of cocaine pleads guilty

The blocks of cocaine had an estimated street value of $623 million.

Newcastle Herald · Aug 25

ACT's bikie monitoring bill hits $628k, expert warns colours ban may backfire

ACT bill banning bikie gang colours to be tabled in coming months.

The Canberra Times · Aug 23

Huge cocaine bust sparked by drugs floating in water

An ongoing probe into Australia's largest cocaine seizure - almost three tonnes of the drug - has led to two men being charged with a string of offences.

AAP · Aug 21