Governance framework
Ministerial arrangements
Photo of Hon Brendan O'Connor MP
The Australian Federal Police is a statutory authority established by Federal Parliament under the Australian Federal Police Act 1979. It is part of the Attorney-General's portfolio.
The AFP Commissioner reports to the Minister for Home Affairs, the Hon Brendan O'Connor MP, who became Minister on 9 June 2009.
Documents such as Ministerial Directions remain valid until revoked or otherwise superseded.