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News & Events

The AFPA strives to keep members regularly informed about issues and events important to members through our various communication networks. We encourage members to check back with us on a regular basis to keep yourself up to date on all AFPA matters.

Member News and Updates

2208, 2024

AFPA welcomes ACT Labor announcement of a new police station

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) welcomes todays (22 August 2024) annoucement regarding a new police station for the Molonglo Valley.

AFPA President Alex Caruana said that this announcement would place valuable police resources in a rapidly expanding area.

“We have been talking about the creation of a new police station in Molonglo since 2019, and we welcome the announcement made today by ACT Labor. The area is expanding, both residential and commercially, and it’s time that the Molonglo Valley community has a dedicated police service for their area.

“Woden Patrol and Belconnen Patrol have done a fantastic job serving and protecting the area. This new police station will allow ACT Policing to redefine patrol zones, which we believe, will have a positive impact for the community.

608, 2024

AUSTRALIA’S TERROR THREAT RISES – AFP BASE WAGES REMAIN LOWEST IN THE COUNTRY

The Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) notes the elevation of Australia’s official terror alert level to ‘probable’ from the previous ‘possible’ level.

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) Director-General, Mr Mike Burgess said in the media that Australia’s security environment has become more volatile and unpredictable with Australians being radicalised and being radicalised more quickly.

AFPA President Alex Caruana said the impact of this announcement highlights how important the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and its appointees are when it comes to national security and protecting the community.

“AFP officers will be at the forefront of protecting Australia and its communities. This rising of the terror alert level will require AFP officers, operating in many different roles, to have a focus on preventing and disrupting possible terror-related violent acts being committed here on Australian soil.