Meet the first woman to lead Australia’s federal police
Krissy Barrett joined the Australian federal police as a young administrative assistant and will now write history as the first woman to lead the agency.
Barrett was appointed as the Ninth Australian Federal Police Commissioner after his 25 -year law enforcement career, which was included in the Solomon Islands and Bali bombing investigation.
“One day I never imagined that I would lead this very good organization,” he said.
Orum I promise, I will be your champion, I promise, I will make this uniform proud for you and every Australia – I will dedicate you and our lifestyle to protect you and our lifestyle, and like every AFP commissioner before me, I will undertake to work as much as I can do every day. ”
The deputy commissioner will replace Reece Kershaw at the beginning of October when he steps six years later.
Prime Minister Anthony announced his appointment on Monday.
“Today’s announcement was the first woman to hold the commissioner position, Mrs.
“The role of AFP is critical to keep our nation safe.
“There is no greater honor than wearing the uniform of those who serve and protect the Australians.”
Barrett started his career before he started his Melbourne office as a 21 -year -old administrative assistant with AFP.
He said that one of the key foci will have a “healthy labor force” of the federal police.
“There is extremely important to get support not only for members during their working lives, but also for members,” he said.
Mr. Kershaw praised organizations with organizations in the Pacific, shaking organized crimes.
However, he said that the work was damaging the family life because he retired from the role that would enter October 2026.
“Being a grandfather changed me dramatically, and I need to be there for my family, Kers Kershaw said.
“Police is such a difficult profession that we work and we are very sacrificing and especially our family.
“Time to give back.”
Mr. Albanians thanked Mr. Kershaw for decimal years of service.
“Reece, you have achieved a tremendous amount for our nation, and I hope you are incredibly proud,” he said.
During his term of office, Mr. Kershaw has led to some debate, including allegations that he should declare a conflict of interest on his friendship with a PWC Australian partner he discussed.
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