Krissy Barrett
New ZealandpoliticianFemale6.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Krissy Barrett is the Deputy Commissioner of National Security for the Australian Federal Police (AFP). She recently testified before a federal parliamentary committee regarding the investigation into a potential terrorism threat, emphasizing the importance of maintaining operational effectiveness despite challenges, including doubts about the credibility of certain intelligence. Barrett highlighted the successful functioning of the Joint Counter Terrorism Taskforce (JCTT) amid tensions between the AFP and NSW Police, indicating that the AFP's internal policies sometimes hinder transparent communication.
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Commissioner Krissy Barrett reported on the drugs seized in the Pacific this year.
Samoa drug raids reach 20 this year, as countrymen caught up in gang hitNew Zealand· 2026-06-01
AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett discussed the ongoing investigations into the return of ISIS-linked women.
‘ISIS bride’ charged with terror offences eight months after return from Lebanon
Australia· 2026-05-28
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett is determined to find out who leaked details of Roberts-Smith's arrest.
Ben Roberts-Smith arrest leaker should ‘face consequences’: AFP bossAustralia· 2026-05-28
AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett told Payman that protecting MPs was a top priority.
Australia ill-quipped to handle domestic interference, says Labor MPAustralia· 2026-02-28
AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett told Payman that protecting MPs was a top priority.
Australia ill-quipped to handle domestic interference, says Labor MPAustralia· 2026-02-28AFP commissioner Krissy Barrett announced the establishment of new national security investigations teams to deal with threats.
Bomb threat at the Lodge that forced Albanese’s evacuation linked to opposition to Chinese dance group | Anthony Albanese
United Kingdom· 2026-02-25
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett announced a Social Cohesion Consultative Board.
Is Sydney’s social cohesion being torn apart? Inside the failure of the NSW government’s protest laws after the Bondi massacreAustralia· 2026-02-14
Commissioner Krissy Barrett promises a more aggressive approach to combating hate and radicalism.
AFP boss promises more aggressive tactics as young minds ‘poisoned’ by extremismAustralia· 2026-02-10
Commissioner Krissy Barrett led the investigation into the threats against the Jewish community.
Sydney teen charged with making death threats to Israeli PresidentAustralia· 2026-02-05
Australian Federal Police chief Krissy Barrett said security forces were combing the words of radical preachers’ sermons 'line by line' for any red flags.
Anne Aly, Islamophobia envoy say speech about Australian Muslims risks inflaming tensionsAustralia· 2026-01-28
Krissy Barrett publicly declared Hamad a national security threat due to his criminal activities.
Underworld kingpin arrested in Iraq, but his run may not be overAustralia· 2026-01-14
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett declared Hamad a national security threat due to his criminal activities.
Underworld kingpin Kazem “Kaz” Hamad’s gang gets a new name – the 313sAustralia· 2026-01-13
Australian federal police commissioner, Krissy Barrett, was briefed on Glynn's arrest.
Perth man charged with racial harassment for alleged post backing Bondi attack | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-25
The Australian federal police commissioner, Krissy Barrett, told reporters the surviving accused Bondi beach shooter remained in custody.
Prime minister backs NSW premier’s call for a royal commission into the Bondi beach terror attack | Australian politicsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-20
Krissy Barrett is the AFP Commissioner who commented on clerics causing fear.
Who is Wissam Haddad? Bondi shooting-linked Islamic preacher a ‘honey pot’ for NSW Police, Sydney Muslims sayAustralia· 2025-12-19
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett commented on the prevalence of antisemitic incidents in Australia.
Muslim community warned police about radical preacher linked to gunmanAustralia· 2025-12-19
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett discussed the government's gun buyback plan.
Australia sẽ tiêu hủy hàng trăm nghìn khẩu súng sau thảm kịch Bondi
Vietnam· 2025-12-19
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett stated that the investigation exemplified the high-threat environment that police were operating in.
NSW Police say Victorian men arrested on way to Bondi could be released with hoursAustralia· 2025-12-19
Australian Federal Police (AFP) commissioner, Krissy Barrett, said the incident was 'an example of the high threat environment that we’re operating in'.
Seven men arrested in Sydney over fear of ‘violent act being planned’ held Islamist ideology, police allege | SydneyUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-19
AFP Commissioner Krissy Barrett said individuals who 'spew hatred and cause fear are on my radar'.
Naveed Akram labelled a thug and a terrorist by Sydney Street Dawah MovementAustralia· 2025-12-18
Australian Federal Police (AFP) Commissioner Krissy Barrett said on Thursday morning that more raids were to come after the Bondi terror attack.
Armed tactical police detain multiple men in Sydney’s southwestNew Zealand· 2025-12-18
Krissy Barrett is the Federal Police Commissioner who stated that hate preachers are already on the radar of her agency.
Australien verschärft Gesetze nach Bondi-Terroranschlag
Switzerland· 2025-12-18
Krissy Barrett, the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police, stated that new raids are expected following the terrorist attack in Bondi.
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Croatia· 2025-12-18Krissy Barrett is the Australian Federal Police commissioner who confirmed additional searches following the Bondi terror attack.
Australia announces tougher hate speech laws in wake of Bondi terror attack – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-12-18
Federal police commissioner, Krissy Barrett, revealed 'hate preachers' were already on their radar.
Albanese announces new hate speech laws as he concedes more could have been done before Bondi beach attack | Bondi beach terror attackUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-18
Krissy Barrett indicated that there are currently no signs of involvement from other individuals in the attack.
Polícia australiana acusa suspeito de ataque em Sydney de 59 crimes
Cabo Verde· 2025-12-17Krissy Barrett alleged that the attack was inspired by Islamic State.
Accused Bondi shooting terrorist charged with 15 murders, almost 60 offences after attackAustralia· 2025-12-17
Barrett is the federal police commissioner who announced a shift in focus towards extremism.
How government should respond to terror tragedyAustralia· 2025-12-17
Krissy Barrett, an Australian federal police chief, reported on the terror attack inspired by the Islamic State.
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Hungary· 2025-12-16
Krissy Barrett stated that the attack was committed by individuals associated with a terrorist organization.
Männen som attackerade Bondi Beach kopplas till IS
Sweden· 2025-12-16