This evidence-based initiative, delivered nationally in partnership with state and territory police and industry, aims to prevent online child sexual exploitation.

“We owe it to the community to introduce new techniques to solve crimes and protect the Australian community.”

The court heard that the man, an Australian citizen, persuaded his wife to accompany him under the false pretext of undertaking charity work in Afghanistan in January 2018.

The man deceived five couples, charging between $700 and $1000 for his services as a fake marriage celebrant.

The man was taken to Newcastle Police Station and charged with one count of "Other acts done in preparation for, or planning, for a terrorist act," contrary to Section 101.6 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (Cth).

ANZ is the first financial institution to embed a specialist within the ACCCE, marking a formal commitment to real-time intelligence sharing in support of the AFP's mission to combat child abuse.

An initial examination revealed 155kg of a compressed white crystalline substance inside plastic packages wrapped in fabric.

The goal is to educate and engage diverse communities about online child sexual exploitation and abuse, including warning signs and how to seek assistance or report to the police.

As part of the handover, the AFP, through the PNG-Australia Policing Partnership (PNG-APP), will collaborate closely with the RPNGC Water Police Directorate to train officers in the vessel’s operation.

New recruits will join the more than 800 AFP PSOs who play a key frontline role in protecting the community and Commonwealth infrastructure.