Emergency contact
In an emergency, call Triple Zero "000" for attendance by police, fire or ambulance.
Non Urgent Police assistance
For police assistance where there is no immediate danger or to report non-urgent crime call 131 444. In Victoria please contact your local police station.
AFP assistance at a Major Australian Airport
For AFP assistance or to report suspicious activity at the 10 major Australian airports, call 131 AFP (131 237). The AFP currently provides policing services at the following Major Australian Airports:
- Adelaide
- Brisbane
- Cairns
- Canberra
- Darwin
- Gold Coast
- Hobart
- Melbourne
- Perth
- Sydney
AFP assistance at a Defence, Diplomatic or Government Establishment
For AFP assistance or to report suspicious activity at an establishment where the AFP provides a protective service function, including Defence, Diplomatic or Government Establishments call 131 AFP (131 237).
National Police Checks
Contact Criminal Records for National Police Check enquiries
Media
Contact AFP National Media
Referring a Commonwealth investigation to the AFP – Law Enforcement and Government
Australian Law Enforcement Agencies and Australian Government Agencies wishing to refer a matter to the AFP for investigation should contact the Operations Monitoring Centre (OMC) in the State or Territory where the suspected offence/s occurred.
Read more information about referring matters to the AFP including the AFP's referral form.
| Location | Address | Phone |
|---|
ACT
(excluding ACT Policing) |
AOCC Client Liaison Team
GPO Box 401
Canberra ACT 2601 |
Ph: (02) 6131 3000 |
NSW
Sydney Office
|
Coordinator OMC
Locked Bag A3000
Sydney South NSW 1232 |
Ph: (02) 9286 4000 |
NT
Darwin Office
|
Coordinator OMC
PO Box 1888
Darwin NT 0801 |
Ph: (08) 8980 1300 |
QLD
Brisbane Office |
Coordinator OMC
PO Box 920
Spring Hill QLD 4004 |
Ph: (07) 3222 1222 |
QLD
Cairns Office |
Coordinator OMC
PO Box 844
Cairns QLD 4870 |
Ph: (07) 4044 6600 |
SA
Adelaide Office |
Coordinator OMC
PO Box 200
Kent Town SA 5071 |
Ph: (08) 8416 2811 |
TAS
Hobart Office |
Coordinator OMC
GPO Box 24
Hobart TAS 7000 |
Ph: (03) 6230 1525 |
VIC
Melbourne Office |
Coordinator OMC
GPO Box 485G
Melbourne VIC 3001 |
Ph: (03) 9607 7777 |
WA
Perth Office |
Coordinator OMC
PO Box 586
West Perth WA 6872 |
Ph: (08) 9320 3444 |
| Urgent After Hours |
AOCC Watchfloor |
Ph: (02) 6126 7777 |
Referring a Commonwealth investigation to the AFP – General Public
Members of the public wishing to refer a matter to the AFP for investigation should submit their enquiry through the AFP's Report a Crime, or alternatively contact the Operations Monitoring Centre (OMC), in writing, in the State or Territory where the suspected offence/s occurred (listed above).
General enquiries – Law Enforcement and Government
| | Phone |
|---|
| Australian Law Enforcement Agencies, Government Crisis Centre’s & Watch Offices |
(02) 6126 7888 |
| Australian Customs and Border Protection Service |
(02) 6126 7788 |
| Australian Crime Commission |
(02) 6126 7133 |
| INTERPOL Canberra |
(02) 6126 7733 |
| Other Commonwealth agencies |
(02) 6131 3000 |
General enquiries – Public
| | Phone |
|---|
| General Public enquiries |
(02) 6131 3000 |
| Family Law Recovery Orders and Arrest Warrants |
(02) 6131 3000 |
| Family Law Watchlist |
See Family Law Kit |
| Terrorism or National Security |
1800 123 400 (National Security Hotline) |
| People Trafficking and Child Sex Tourism |
131 AFP (131 237) |
| Internet scams, computer hacking, offensive material, spam or other high tech crime |
(02) 6126 7777 |
| Australians missing overseas |
1300 555 135 (DFAT Consular Operations) |
AFP National Switchboard
If you have a general enquiry and do not require police assistance, please call the AFP's National Switchboard on (02) 6131 3000. Hours of operation as follows:
- Monday to Friday 7am to 8pm AEST
- Weekends and Public Holidays 8am to 8pm AEST
Note: Calls to the AFP Operations Coordination Centre may be recorded.