Krissy Barrett
Krissy Barrett | |
|---|---|
| 9th Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police | |
| Assuming office 4 October 2025 | |
| Succeeding | Reece Kershaw |
Krissy Barrett, APM, is the ninth Australian Federal Police commissioner, and the first woman to lead Australia's federal police force.[1][2] She will replace Reece Kershaw as the Australian Federal Police Commissioner on 4 October 2025.[3][4]
Early life and career
Barrett began her career with the AFP as an administrative assistant, at the age of 21, within the Melbourne office of the AFP.[5] She has experience in transnational serious and organised crime, as well as community policing, operations, and first response counter terrorism.[6]
Barrett has had a 25-year career in law enforcement, including the investigation of the Bali bombings, and also she was involved in policing within the Solomon Islands.[5] She was previously the deputy commissioner of the AFP.[5] Until 2025, Barrett was deputy commissioner with the AFP, and she also managed the portfolio of national security.[5] Her appointment as AFP commissioner will last five years.[7]
Her appointment will have a strong focus on espionage and counter terrorism.[2]
Honours and achievements
- 2005 – Operations Medal for leadership and contribution[3]
- 2004 – Police Overseas Service Medal[3]
- 2023 – Australian Police Medal[8]
References
- ^ Price, Kimberley (presenter) (4 August 2025). "Krissy Barrett to lead the Federal Police". ABC listen. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b Curtis, Katina (4 August 2025). "Shock resignation paves way for first female AFP boss". The Nightly. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b c Silva, Francisco (5 August 2025). "Krissy Barrett APM named first female AFP Commissioner". Law Society Journal. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Webber, Miriam (4 August 2025). "AFP Commissioner abruptly ends tenure making way for an historic appointment". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ a b c d AAP (4 August 2025). "Meet the first woman to lead Australia's federal police". Michael West Media. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Carr, Cameron (4 August 2025). "Who is Krissy Barrett, Australia's first female federal police commissioner?". SBS News. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ Grattan, Michelle (4 August 2025). "Krissy Barrett becomes first woman Australian Federal Police commissioner". The Conversation. Retrieved 8 August 2025.
- ^ "Assistant Commissioner Krissy Lee BARRETT". Australian Honours Search Facility. Retrieved 8 August 2025.