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29-year-old fake handyman jailed for $250,000 GST refund scam

The man pleaded guilty to obtaining and attempting to obtain a financial advantage by deception under the Commonwealth Criminal Code.

AFP’s ClickFit campaign urges Aussies to think before they click

“Just like drivers learn to spot hazards on the road, we want online users to recognise the warning signs of cybercrime.”

Gold Coast jeweller charged over $100,000 in fake Cartier and Van Cleef pieces

Police seized the items after a search of the store, safe and business records failed to verify the origin or authenticity of the jewellery.

23-year-old Sydney woman charged over alleged possession and sharing of violent extremist material

The woman came to the attention of the Australian Federal Police (AFP) in July after information was received about a Sydney-based individual promoting extremist content and glorifying martyrdom on social media.

Leaders condemn pro-Palestinian Senator Lidia Thorpe’s ‘burn down Parliament House’ remark as AFP launches probe

One Nation leader Pauline Hanson unleashed a scathing attack on Senator Thorpe, calling her actions at the Melbourne pro-Palestine rally “shameful” and demanding the Australian Federal Police take immediate action.

Forced marriages increase as human trafficking reports hit record high in Australia

More than 90 per cent of exit trafficking victims are women, often coerced, deceived, or threatened into leaving or attempting to leave Australia against their will.

Melbourne airport worker allegedly forged ID cards to enter restricted zones

These multiple fraud charges carry a maximum penalty of up to 10 years’ imprisonment.

Australia to crack down on extremist groups linked to global movements undermining social cohesion

“There are current and emerging groups who are eroding our country’s social fabric by advocating hatred, fear, and humiliation"

Queensland man charged over threat to kill Prime Minister Anthony Albanese

“We need to take these issues seriously, and I thank the Australian Federal Police and the authorities for the work that they have done.”

AFP farewells Commissioner Reece Kershaw after 37 years of service

In retirement, Commissioner Kershaw plans to spend more time with his family and enjoy life as a grandfather.

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53-foot tractor-trailer driver Baljeet Singh pleads guilty in deadly pileup, was playing phone game and fled to India

The crash killed 42-year-old mother Nancy Lefrançois and her 11-year-old son Loïc Chevalier, who were travelling in a passenger vehicle struck in the collision.

Indian Premier League could be played in Australia, Adelaide Oval explores plan

The proposal is part of a broader idea to strengthen cricket ties between Australia and India.

Perth toddler Sandipan Dhar’s death ‘probably preventable’ after missed blood test, coroner says

21-month-old Sandipan died in March 2024 after being taken to hospital with a persistent fever that had lasted for weeks.
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