AUSTRALIAN LAW

ENFORCEMENT
HISTORY
• First civilian police force was created in 1789 in Sydney Town formed by Gov.
Arthur Philip known as “The Night Watcher”.

• First man appointed is John Smith and The first woman appointed and had the
detective rank is Lillian Armfield.

• Then after, The South Australian Police Force is the oldest centrally controlled
police service in Australia and one of the oldest in the world. formed in April 28
1838 due to the concerns of felonies entering new settlement from neighboring
colonies.

• In 1917, a new police force was formed the Commonwealth Police Force until in
1979, the current and the primary law enforcement is the Australian Police Force.
2 Levels of Law Enforcements

STATE POLICE FORCES

• “Responsible for enforcing state law within their own state”

• Including all laws, decisions, rules and regulations

2 Levels of Law Enforcements
Australian Federal Police (AFP)
• “Responsible for the investigation of crime against Commonwealth law which occurs throughout the nation”

• Roles and Functions:

-The AFP's role is to enforce Australian criminal law, contribute to combating complex, transnational, serious and organised
crime impacting Australia's national security and to protect Commonwealth interests from criminal activity in Australia and
overseas.
• CURRENT AREAS OF FOCUS FOR THE AFP:
-Illicit drug trafficking
-Organised people smuggling;
-Human Trafficking, including sexual servitude and human exploitation;
-Serious major fraud against the government
-High-tech crime involving information technology and communications
-Prevention, countering and investigation of terrorism
-Transnational and multi-jurisdictional crime
-Money laundering
-Organised crime
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 The Crown
 The Commonwealth Star
 The Wreath
 The Commonwealth Coat of Arms
 The word “Australian Federal Police are
placed in an arc around the Commonwealth
Coat of Arms, on a blue disc and ribbon.
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE
ELIGIBILITY
To be a police officer in the AFP, you must:
• Be 18 years of age or over
• Be an Australian citizen
• Hold a valid full, provisional or automatic-only driver's licence
• Have at least a Year 10 certificate with a Cert IV/Diploma level
qualification or Trade Certificate. University-level qualifications are
welcomed.
• Of sound character
• Able to satisfy medical and fitness requirements
• Strong sense of leadership
• Good communication skills
• Great decision making skills
• Understanding yet confident
APPLICATION
There is a seven-step process to becoming an Australian Federal Police
officer:

1.Register 
2.Pass the AFP Entrance Exam
3.Pass the fitness assessment
4.Complete a detailed application
5.Pass a medical and psychological assessment
6.Pass a security assessment 
7.Attend the two-day Assessment Centre course.
TRAINING
•Located in an historic building in Barton, Canberra

•Facilities include lounge area, dining room, three courtyards, fully equipped
gym, training and computer rooms and a library

•Recruits are accommodated in single bedrooms with king-single bed,

computer with internet access and ensuite bathroom

•Recruit training for police is approximately 24 weeks

•Recruit training for protective service officer recruits is approximately 14

weeks.
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Australian Federal Police (AFP)
History Function
• Trace its origins to the closing stages of World • Combat complex, transnational and organized
War 1 crime and terrorism
-prime minister William Hughes • Disrupt crime offshore and support regional
- compulsory military conscription security
• Protect Australian high office holders, foreign
• Fully operations on 19 October 1979 dignitaries, Australian government
infrastructure, and designated international
Role airports
• enforce Commonwealth law • Provide policing services to the Australian
• policing services to the Australia’s Territory Capital Territory
- security risk management
- security vetting etc.
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Australian Federal Police (AFP)
Operational Priorities
• investigating criminal offences against the Commonwealth
• ensure resources are directed to the matters of highest priority

Process to becoming an Australian Federal Police officer

• Register
• Pass the AFP Entrance Exam
• Pass the fitness assessment
• Complete a detailed application
• Pass a medical and psychological assessment
• Pass a security assessment
• Attend the two-day Assessment Centre course
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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
(ACIC)
History Main function
• Australian Crime Commission (ACC) provide intelligence and investigative support in
relation to crime that nationally significant
-established January 1, 2003
- Australian Crime Commission Act 2002
- over all crime

• July 1, 2016 Australian Criminal

Intelligence Commission (ACIC)
- Australian federal government
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Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission
(ACIC)
Special Operations
• Criminal Exploitation of Australia’s Migration System
Special ACIC Operation
• Cyber-Related Offending Special ACIC Operation
• Firearm Trafficking Special ACIC Operation
• High Risk and Emerging Drugs Special ACIC Operation
• Highest Risk Criminal Targets Special ACIC Investigation
• Preventive Terrorist Special ACIC Operation
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Australian Border Force
History • Department of Immigration and
• Australian Custom Service Border Protection
• Bob Hawke in 1985
• 2013
• Commonwealth Customs Administration • Australian Border Force
Act 1985 • 2015
• Australian Customs and Border
Protection Service
• December 2008
• Prime Minister Kevin Rudd
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Australian Border Force
Function Important Policies
• Detection of threats in national border • Anti-smuggling plan
• Protection on the safety, security and • National Counter-Terrorism Plan
commercial interests of Australians • Controlled material
• manage international travelers
• trade relations both mainland and overseas
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Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency
(ANZPPA)
ROLES
History • Research Innovation
• The Australasian Police Professional • Education and training
Standards Committee (APPSC)
• 1956 FEATURE
• Produce a well competent police

• Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory • Improve the adoptability of the police in time
Agency (ANZPAA) of challenges
• 2007 • Improving mental health and wellbeing for
police
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AUSTRALIAN COMPETITION AND
CONSUMER COMMSSION:
The ACCC is an independent Commonwealth statutory
authority whose role is to enforce the Competition and
Consumer Act and a range of additional legislation;
promote competition and fair trading; and regulate
national infrastructure for the benefit of all Australians.
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AUSTRALIAN QUARANTINE AND
INSPECTION SERVICE:
AQIS has a risk management approach to the import of fertilizers.
The level of risk of each consignment determines the inspection
regime. The risk assessment is based on the entire operation.
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OTHER INVOLVED:
1. PRELIMINARY DOCUMENTATION
PRIOR TO IMPORTATION:

A.) PERMIT APPLICATION TO IMPORT QUARANTINE

MATERIAL

B.) LOADPORT ASSESSMENT (MANUFACTURERS AND

SUPPLIERS)
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2. FINAL DOCUMENTATION FOR ASSESSMENT ON
ARRIVAL OF FERTILISER:
A.) DOCUMENTATION
B.) CARGOES PREVIOUSLY CARRIED
C.) PREVIOUS VOYAGES
D.) PRODUCT PROFILE
E.) SURVEYORS CLEANLINESS CERTIFICATE
F.) BILL OF LADING
NOTE: If AQIS detects contamination during inspection the
entire cargo will be ordered into quarantine and the matter is
referred to the National Manager Border Programs for decision.
Based on the information provided by the importer, AQIS will
assess if the quarantine risk posed by the contamination can be
addressed.
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AUSTRALIAN SECURITIES AND
INVESTMENTS COMMISSION
In administering these provisions, ASIC has provided regulatory
guidance, conducted compliance reviews, initiated court proceedings and
issued reports to promote good industry practices and to highlight
potentially harmful practices. We have taken steps to address unfair
contract terms in individual circumstances and have achieved systemic
outcomes benefiting consumers and small businesses more broadly.
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EXAMPLE:
TYPE OF CONTRACT: SMALL BUSINESS LOAN CONTRACT
ASIC CONCERN: ASIC and the Australian Small Business and Family Enterprise
Ombudsman (ASBFEO) conducted are view of small business loan contracts offered by the
‘big four’ banks. ASIC and the ASBFEO were concerned that the banks had not done enough
to ensure their small business loan contracts complied with the UCT provisions. ASIC
conducted a further review of small business loan contracts offered by mid-tier lenders,
mutual and fintechs.
REGULATORY OUTCOME: The reviews have led to the lenders making changes to their
small business loan contracts, and brought about wider change across the industry. ASIC has
also commenced proceedings in the Federal Court of Australia against the Bank of
Queensland and Bendigo and Adelaide Bank concerning unfair contract terms in small
business contracts.
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AUSTRALIAN TAXATION OFFICE
The ATO plays a key role as the Australian Government’s principal revenue collection agency.
The ATO administers the tax, excise and superannuation systems that support and fund services
for Australians, and delivers various social and economic benefits and incentive programs.
CONCEPTS:
 THE GOVERNMENTS DEREGULATION AGENDA
 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE ATO AND THE GOVERNMENT
 RELATIONSHIP WITH THE RESPONSIBLE MINISTER
 RELATIONSHIP TREASURY
 REGULATORY COOPERATION
 TRANSPARENCY AND ACCOUNTABILITY
 ORGANIZATIONAL GOVERNANCE AND FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
NOTE: THE GOVERNMENTS VISION FOR A-T-O IS TO BE A HIGH PERFORMING AND
RESPONSIVE AGENCY.
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NATIONAL COMMON POLICING SERVICES
Concentrate efforts on addressing crime problems that present the greatest
threat to the safety, security and cohesiveness of communities, While each
jurisdiction experiences different types and levels of criminal offending and
victimization, a number particular attention. The following issues have been
identified as requiring a concerted and coordinated response:
• reducing alcohol-related violence;
• improving the safety of young people;
• improving the safety of Indigenous people;
• preventing child abuse and neglect; and
• reducing violence against women.
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ADDITIONAL INFORMATIONS:
Over many years, each Australian state and territory police service has developed different
information and communications technology platforms and data management methods. The
exchange of policing information to prevent or solve crimes is critical, as is the need to ensure that
any data about an individual is accurate, protected and shared in strict accordance with Australian
law.
Crime Stoppers programs run in each state and nationally. Crime Stoppers collects information
about crime and passes it on to the police ensuring that the community can participate in crime
fighting.
CRIMTRAC is an intergovernmental policing agency that supports Australian policing through
the provision of forensic and other information and investigative tools between State and Federal
Police Departments. The National Automated Fingerprint Identification System (NAFIS) is
national fingerprint database, administered by CrimTrac.
POLICING AGENCY
Policing Agency
-organization responsible for enforcing the law,
maintaining public order, and managing public safety,
such as a police or sheriff department.

RULE OF LAW
 
In Australia, no one is above the law and all are subject to the
law.
For the rule of law, it requires the law of the land to be known
and followed by all citizens.
POLICING AGENCY
Australian Capital Territory Police
Under the jurisdiction of Australian Federal Police
Australian Federal Police (AFP) responsible for providing policing services to the
Australian Capital Territory (ACT).
 
1. New South Wales Police Force
 
The mission of the NSW Police Force, as set out in the Police
Act 1990, is to work with the community to reduce violence,
crime and fear.
1 Charles Street, Parramatta, Sydney
Karen Webb, APM
The Australian Police Medal (APM) recognises distinguished service by a
member of an Australian police force. The Australian Police Medal was
instituted in 1986 to recognise those who have rendered distinguished
service as a member of an Australian police force
2. Northern Territory Police Force
-works hard to promote community safety and works
closely with community groups and other government
agencies in helping to address issues relating to crime and
other anti-social behaviour.

NAB House on
Smith Street, Darwin
3. Queensland Police Service
 
The QPS is responsible for the development of strategies and the
delivery of services relating to law enforcement and community policing
initiatives across the State of Queensland.

200 Roma Street, Brisbane

Katarina Carroll
 
4. South Australia Police
 
The objective of South Australia Police (SAPOL) is to prevent
crime, uphold the law, preserve the peace, assist the public in
emergency situations, coordinate and manage responses to
emergencies, regulate road use and prevent vehicle collisions.

Adelaide, S.A.
Grant Stevens
5. Tasmania Police
 
Tasmania Police aims: For the community to feel safe and be
safe, To reduce crime, To improve driver behaviour through
traffic law enforcement and To contribute towards community
resilience through effective security and emergency
management.
(Public Safety, Crime, Emergency Management, Traffic
Policing)
 
Donna Adams
Hobart, Tasmania
6. Victoria Police
 
The role of Victoria Police is to serve the Victorian community
and uphold the law to promote a safe, secure and orderly society
through preserving the peace, protecting life and property,
preventing the commission of offences, detecting and
apprehending offenders and helping those in need of assistance.
 
Shane Patton
Victoria
7. Western Australia Police
 
To protect life and property; To prevent crime or detect and
prosecute offenders against those laws which confer duties,
powers or authority upon members of the Western Australia
Police Force.
 
East Perth
Col Blanch
8. Sheriffs
The sheriff is an officer of the court, who gets their authority from
legislation. The sheriff is responsible for enforcing civil judgments,
including warrants and property (seizure and sale) orders. They
also serve documents on behalf of the court or the parties when
requested.
In addition to these levels, there are several other agencies that have powers
to enforce Australian law in specific areas. Some examples include:
o Australian Border Force - customs and immigration
o Australian Defence Force – military police
o Australian Securities and Intelligence Organisation – national security
Rank Classifications (AFP)
• Commissioner
• Sergeant
• Deputy
commissioner • Leading senior
constable
• Assistant
commissioner • Senior constable

• Commander
• Constable first
• Superintendent class

• Constable
• Inspector
• Police recruit
• Station sergeant
References
Physical Competency Assesment
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Load Port Assesment

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Final Document Upon Arrival of Fertiliser

https://www.agriculture.gov.au/sites/default/files/sitecollectio
ndocuments/containerised-fertiliser-policy.docx

How to become part of the AFP

https://jobs.afp.gov.au/become-an-officer/police-officer-career
s

Process of Aapplication
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