Stephen Nutt
Stephen Nutt is an Assistant Commissioner with the Australian Federal Police (AFP). He has been actively involved in addressing issues related to national security, particularly in the context of foreign interference and espionage. Recently, he drew attention for announcing the charges against a Chinese woman accused of spying on an Australian-based Buddhist group, highlighting the increasing threats faced by Australia in terms of covert operations linked to foreign governments.
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Stephen Nutt, the assistant commissioner of the AFP’s counter-terrorism and special investigations, stated that antisemitism was not tolerated in Australia.
Man charged after allegedly performing Nazi salutes at Canberra shopping centres | Australian Capital Territory (ACT)
United Kingdom· 2025-12-26Australian Federal Police Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt emphasized the need to disrupt hate symbol usage.
Australia to deport British man charged with displaying Nazi symbolsUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-24
Stephen Nutt warned that anyone involved in trafficking illegal weapons should be cautious.
Two Australians charged with supplying firearms to group that kidnapped NZ pilot Phillip Mehrtens
New Zealand· 2025-09-13
AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt said the woman’s alleged 'covert and deceptive conduct' aimed to collect information.
Alleged ‘unexplained wealth’ of woman charged with foreign interference
Australia· 2025-08-11
AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt said police had launched an operation in March after receiving intelligence from ASIO.
Kevin Rudd was Chinese in another life targeted Buddhist group believesAustralia· 2025-08-05
AFP Assistant Commissioner Stephen Nutt stated that the woman was charged after search warrants were carried out at Canberra residences.
Chinese woman faces 15 years over interferenceAustralia· 2025-08-04