Reece Kershaw
Reece Kershaw is the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police (AFP), known for his leadership in combatting organized crime and terrorism in Australia. Under his command, the AFP has focused on enhancing national security measures while maintaining public safety. Recently, he addressed the discovery of explosives in a caravan in Dural, clarifying that the situation was not classified as a terror threat despite the potential risks associated with the materials.
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Former AFP commissioner Reece Kershaw has recently highlighted the increasing risks to politicians.
Prime Minister evacuated from The Lodge in Canberra after security threat
Australia· 2026-02-24
Reece Kershaw, then-AFP commissioner, flagged the troubling nature of threats made towards women MPs.
Women politicians detail online abuse, threats and calls for changeAustralia· 2025-12-05
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw’s intention to promote transparency offers hope for the public.
0311pLetters3Australia· 2025-11-02
The AFP commissioner, Reece Kershaw, said at the time police believed hired proxies 'may be behind some incidents'.
What we know about the antisemitic attacks in Australia allegedly orchestrated by Iran | Australian security and counter-terrorism
United Kingdom· 2025-08-30
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw is mentioned in the context of the Iranian security crisis.
The Iran security crisis has brought the Middle East conflict to our shoresAustralia· 2025-08-28
Reece Kershaw is the Australian Federal Police Commissioner who issued a statement regarding the investigation into antisemitic attacks.
Embassy staff dash for exit after day not seen in Australia since World War IIAustralia· 2025-08-26
Reece Kershaw is retiring a year early to spend more time with his grandchildren.
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw to retire; Krissy Barrett named as replacementAustralia· 2025-08-04
The meeting was also attended by Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw.
Trump expected to set new tariffs within hours; ASIO boss says espionage costing Australians billions every yearAustralia· 2025-07-31
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw did not answer questions about the affair.
Australian Federal Police argues corrupt agents will escape scrutiny if war crimes leak disclosedAustralia· 2025-07-19
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw told Senate estimates there had been 712 reports of threats against high office holders.
Man charged with threatening Anthony Albanese during election campaignAustralia· 2025-07-11
The Australian Federal Police’s chief Reece Kershaw issued a warning about threats against politicians.
Right to protest carries responsibilitiesAustralia· 2025-04-16
Kershaw warned that threats against politicians have doubled in the past two years.
Man who confronted PM in Melbourne hotel lobby walked straight inAustralia· 2025-04-16
Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw attacked unnamed 'state actors' who 'are using and profiting from organised crime'.
ASIO chief Mike Burgess warns of bikie, organised crime links to antisemitism, hostile foreign actorsAustralia· 2025-02-21
AFP Commissioner Reece Kershaw has not described the caravan plot as a terror threat in his public remarks.
Dural caravan police investigation tightens grip on organised crime gangs as culpritsAustralia· 2025-02-14
