Krissy Barrett
Australian Federal Police commissioner
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Krissy Barrett, APM, is the ninth Australian Federal Police commissioner, and the first woman to lead Australia's federal police force.[2][3] She replaced Reece Kershaw as the Australian Federal Police Commissioner on 4 October 2025.[4][5]
Krissy Barrett | |
|---|---|
| 9th Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police | |
| Assumed office 4 October 2025 | |
| Prime Minister | Anthony Albanese |
| Minister | Tony Burke |
| Preceded by | Reece Kershaw |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Krissy Lee Barrett |
| Education | Oberon High School[1] |
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.[6] She has experience in transnational serious and organised crime, as well as community policing, operations, and first response counter terrorism.[7]
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.[6] Until 2025, Barrett was deputy commissioner with the AFP, and she also managed the portfolio of national security.[6] Her appointment as AFP commissioner will last five years.[8]
Honours and achievements
Australian Honours:
- 2023 – Australian Police Medal[9]
- 2004 – Police Overseas Service Medal[4]
- National Emergency Medal[10]
- National Police Service Medal[11]
- National Medal
State Honours:
- AFP Service Medal
- AFP Operations Medal
- ACT Emergency Medal
- ACT Community Service Medal