7am: When the Australian Federal Police is failing to investigate itself
Jul 23, 2025, updated Jul 23, 2025
The Australian Federal Police investigate some of the country’s most serious crimes – terrorism, corruption, drugs, and human trafficking.
But a new report from the Commonwealth Ombudsman has found that the one thing the AFP is not good at investigating is itself.
The report has found that the agency is dismissing complaints that should be investigated, including allegations of corruption and assault within its own ranks.
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Today, journalist Karen Middleton talks about the allegations inside the AFP, and what it tells us about the culture of the agency.
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Guest: Journalist Karen Middleton
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