US EditionAustralia's Top Cop Reece Kershaw Announces Retirement
AUSTRALIA, AUG 4 – Krissy Barrett brings 25 years of experience including counter-terrorism and international leadership, becoming the AFP's first female commissioner after Reece Kershaw's nearly six-year tenure.
- On Monday, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Deputy Commissioner Krissy Barrett will succeed Reece Kershaw after October 4, becoming Australia's first female AFP leader.
- Reece Kershaw, Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, flagged his departure a few weeks ago and said, `Being a grandfather has changed me dramatically and I need to be there for my family`; he will leave on Monday after controversy over the Dural caravan saga.
- Having led the AFP's National Security portfolio, Krissy Barrett, AFP Deputy Commissioner, has a 25-year career including work in the Solomon Islands and Bali bombings investigation.
- Highlighting her expertise, Mr Albanese described Krissy Barrett as the `obvious choice` to lead the AFP, praising her national security background.
- Assuming the role on October 4, Barrett's impressive work managing the National Security portfolio prompted Mr Kershaw to bring forward his retirement.
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Australia's top cop retires early after tough few months in hot seat
Australia's top cop Reece Kershaw has resigned after a tumultuous few months as AFP commissioner.Kershaw will leave his post a year earlier than planned and is set to retire following recent speculation he had handed in his resignation.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Kershaw had achieved an "enormous amount" for Australia while announcing his retirement in Canberra today.READ MORE: Tourism Australia launches star-studded new campaign targe…
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