National Manager, Border and International
Assistant Commissioner Tim Morris, AM
Mr Morris was appointed to the Australian Federal Police in 1986.
During his career Mr Morris has worked in a variety of fields, including organised crime, national drug operations and anti money laundering investigations. Mr Morris as also been seconded to the National Crime Authority and Australia’s financial intelligence agency - AUSTRAC.
In 2000 he was posted as the Senior Police Liaison Officer in Singapore. On his return he was promoted to the Senior Executive Service as the National Director of Investigations.
In 2003 Mr Morris was appointed as the AFP’s first of Director Counter Terrorism. This included heading the Bali bombing investigation, the introduction of the national Joint Counter Terrorism Teams and the establishment of the Family Liaison Officer Program.
In 2004 Mr Morris took up a position as Vice President of risk for a US multi national based in Singapore. This regional position was responsible for brand protection and investigations across the Asia Pacific.
In January 2006 Mr Morris was appointed the Manager International Network where he was responsible for the management of the AFP’s extensive overseas liaison officer network in 33 countries. In August 2007 he was appointed the Assistant Commissioner International.
Mr Morris holds a Bachelor of Social Science (Justice Studies) and a Post Graduate Certificate of Business. He became of Member of the Order of Australia for his leadership during the Bali bombing investigation.