Krissy Barrett


Krissy Barrett, APM, is the ninth Australian Federal Police commissioner, and the first woman to lead Australia's federal police force. She replaced Reece Kershaw as the Australian Federal Police Commissioner on 4 October 2025.

Early life and career

Barrett began her career with the AFP as an administrative assistant, at the age of 21, within the Melbourne office of the AFP. She has experience in transnational serious and organised crime, as well as community policing, operations, and first response counter terrorism.
Barrett has had a 25-year career in law enforcement, including the investigation of the Bali bombings, and also she was involved in policing within the Solomon Islands. Until 2025, Barrett was deputy commissioner with the AFP, and she also managed the portfolio of national security. Her appointment as AFP commissioner will last five years.

Honours and achievements

Australian Honours:
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