2006 Annual Address

Michael (Mick) Keelty APM,
Commissioner, Australian Federal Police

Mick Keelty is a career police officer with more than thirty years experience at local, national and international levels. He is the first Commissioner appointed from within the ranks of the Australian Federal Police (AFP).

The AFP is Australia's national policing agency, enforcing Commonwealth criminal law and protecting Commonwealth interests from crime, both within Australia and abroad.

The AFP is also Australia's international law enforcement and policing representative - with 62 officers, based at 30 posts in 25 countries - and it is the chief source of advice to the Australian Government on policing issues.

Since his appointment as AFP Commissioner in April 2001, Commissioner Keelty has led the expansion and transformation of the organisation, with major new responsibilities for counter-terrorism, aviation security and transnational crime. He has also overseen the creation of the International Deployment Group - a regional assistance and capacity-building initiative - which has already undertaken missions in the Solomon Islands, East Timor, Papua New Guinea and the Middle East.

Commissioner Keelty's speech, Between the lines: New powers and accountability for police and the media, will address some of the contemporary issues for the police and for the press.

There will be time for questions and discussion. The public is welcome.

Thursday 23 March 2006
The Swissotel, Level 8, 68 Market Street, Sydney
12.30pm - 2.30pm

Cost: $80 or $600 for a table of 8
[includes 2 course luncheon and beer, wine and soft drinks]

Inquiries and bookings: (02) 9261 1930 or info@presscouncil.org.au

see also
Index of previous Annual Addesses

Return to APC News 2006 Index

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