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.

Please click here to view the PFA's submission.

To view the PFA's submission to the Aviation Green Paper, click here.

Click here to also read the article which appeared in The Australian on 19 March on this subject.

On Thursday, 19 February, PFA CEO Mark Burgess and representatives from the AFPA and The Police Association (Victoria Branch) along with Giuseppe Carabetta from The University of Sydney will appear before the Senate Education, Employment and Workplace Relations Committee in Canberra in relation to the Inquiry into the Fair Work Bill 2008.  To view the PFA Submission to the Inquiry, click here.

The Federal Minister for Home Affairs Bob Debus has announced a “National Audit of Police Capabilities” in line with its pre election commitment to the Police Federation of Australia (PFA). The audit will be conducted by Mr Roger Beale AO who has extensive experience working at senior levels of government. 

Click here to view the PFA's Submission on the Fair Work Bill.

The Rudd Government has anounced a new National Police Service Medal which will be awarded to State, Territory and Federal Police in recognition of long and diligent service.  Please click here to view Senator Faulkner's letter to the PFA and click here to view the Government's subsequent announcement.  The Government is now considering the design of the new Medal - click here to view a proposed design by Inspector Rick Steinb