Australia NewsKrissy Barrett to Become First Woman to Lead the Australian Federal PoliceBarrett has nearly 25 years of policing experience and most recently served as deputy commissioner for national security.00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintIncoming Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett at a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia, Aug. 4, 2025. AAP Image/Mick TsikasNaziya Alvi Rahman8/4/2025|Updated: 8/4/2025Krissy Barrett will become the first woman to lead the Australian Federal Police (AFP), officially taking over as commissioner on Oct. 4.Barrett has nearly 25 years of policing experience and most recently served as deputy commissioner for national security.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentNaziya Alvi RahmanAuthorNaziya Alvi Rahman is a Canberra-based journalist who covers political issues in Australia. She can be reached at [email protected].Author’s Selected ArticlesLabor’s ‘Once-in-a-Generation’ Environment Bill Introduced, New Protection Agency SlatedOct 30, 2025AFP Chief Flags Rise of ‘Nihilistic’ Networks Behind Youth RadicalisationOct 29, 2025US-Australia Critical Minerals Deal Lauded as ‘Strategic Inflection Point’: Commerce ChamberOct 29, 2025Senate Rejects Climate Duty of Care Bill Despite Rare Liberal Support for PocockOct 28, 2025
