Reece P Kershaw | |
|---|---|
| 8th Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police | |
| Assumed office 2 October 2019 | |
| Governors General | David Hurley Sam Mostyn |
| Prime Minister | Scott Morrison Anthony Albanese |
| Minister | Peter Dutton Karen Andrews Mark Dreyfus Tony Burke |
| Preceded by | Andrew Colvin |
| 12th Commissioner of the Northern Territory Police Force[a] | |
| In office April 2014 – October 2019 | |
| Administrator | Vicki O'Halloran |
| Preceded by | John McRoberts |
| Succeeded by | Jamie Chalker |
| Chief Minister | Adam Giles Michael Gunner |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1967 or 1968 (age 57–58) |
| Nationality | Australian |
Reece Kershaw is the commissioner of the Australian Federal Police. He was appointed to the role in 2019 after serving as the commissioner of the Northern Territory Police. Kershaw began his career with the AFP in 1988.[1]
He was born in 1967 or 1968.[2]
Kershaw announced his resignation as commissioner in August 2025. He will be replaced by Krissy Barrett in October 2025.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ James, Felicity (24 July 2019). "Australia's new police commissioner: Who is Reece Kershaw?". ABC News. Archived from the original on 18 September 2024. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
- ^ Hope, Zach (17 January 2015). "New Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw assures Territorians they can rely on force". NT News. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
Mr Kershaw, 47, is settling into his new chair
- ^ Worthington, Brett (4 August 2025). "Australian Federal Police commissioner Reece Kershaw resigns early". ABC News. Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
Notes
[edit]- ^ Role was called: "Commissioner of Police, Fire and Emergency Services".
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