PFA President, Vince Kelly, this evening launched the Police Federation's 2010 pre-election document "Creating a Safer Australia - Police Federation of Australia's Plan 2010-13".

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The awarding of the Australia Police Medal (APM) to Police Federation of Australia National President Senior Sergeant Vince Kelly from the Northern Territory was announced yesterday in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list. 

The PFA has applauded the joint announcement of the NPSM by Ministers Joe Ludwig and Brendan O'Connor.  This announcement brings the commitment by the Government to the PFA in the lead up to the 2007 Federal Election a step closer.  To view a copy of the Ministers' Press Release click here.  Further details about the medal will be announced in due course.

The PFA has been lobbying successive Federal Governments to provide enhanced workers compensation and rehabilitation benefits to Australian Police serving overseas including appearing before several Parliamentary Inquiries.  Minister O’Connor has advised the PFA (click here to view letter) that new interim arrangements will allow Australian Police to access benefits similar to defence force personnel.   

The Immigration Minister has notified Motekiai Taufahema of his intention to consider cancelling his visa under Section 501A(2) of the Migration Act. Taufahema was sentenced to 11 years for the manslaughter of Senior Constable Glenn McEnallay in March 2002.   For the Minister’s Press Release click here.

The National Safety Agency recently briefed the Police Federation of Australia Executive and demonstrated the Emergency Services Concept Vehicle which was developed in Melbourne.  For more information on the vehicle, click here.

The PFA has been invited to appear before the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Family, Housing and Youth inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians.  At the hearing on 10 March the PFA will expand on their proposal for an "Australian Crime Prevention - Innovative Grants Program".  To view the Submission to the Inquiry click here.

There is currently a hoax email circulating that appears to have originated from this office.  According to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the email appears to have originated in North America some years ago.  Although the email itself is a hoax, the link takes you to a legitimate website run by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.  Please click here to read more about the do not call register and click here

At the recent Police Federation of Australia Federal Council Meeting in Canberra, the PFA's 2009 Annual Report was presented by Chief Executive Officer, Mark Burgess.  Click here to view a copy of the Annual Report.

The 2009 Election of PFA Federal Executive Members and Office Bearers was conducted by the Australian Electoral Commission at the PFA Federal Council Meeting held in Canberra on 16 & 17 November 2009.  To view the results of the elections, please click here.

There is currently a hoax email circulating that appears to have originated from this office.  According to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), the email appears to have originated in North America some years ago.  Although the email itself is a hoax, the link takes you to a legitimate website run by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.  Please click here to read more about the do not call register and click here

The PFA expressed concern earlier today about misinformation being reported recently on the issue of Tasers.  Please click here to view our recently updated "Frequently Asked Questions" on this issue.

Please click here to view the PFA Financial Statements for the year ended 30 June 2009.

The PFA Federal Council Meeting for 2009 will be held on Monday 16 and Tuesday 17 November 2009 at the Hyatt Hotel Canberra.

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The Police Federation calls for a stand-alone Workers' Compensation and Rehabilitation Scheme for officers deployed offshore.  Click here to read the PFA Submission.

The Police Federation of Australia (PFA) representing Australia's 52,000 police officers has today congratulated the Federal Government on its announcement of Unexplained Wealth legislation being introduced into the Federal Parliament.  Click here to read more.

Click here to read more.  Click here to view the Police Association of NSW Circular.  Click here to view the Police Federation of Australia Frequently Asked Questions on Tasers.

Please click here to view the submission.