AFP Warns Federal Police Strike Could Undermine Security

The Australian Federal Police (AFP) has said that it will object to industrial actions that jeopardise the safety of the community and public officers. This comes after the Australian Federal Police Association (AFPA) notified federal politicians on Aug. 11 about its plan to organise industrial actions in the coming weeks to protest a “toxic” pay deal proposed by the government. The strikes will result in federal police officers withdrawing from duties at airports, political events, and the federal parliament during sitting weeks. Officers will also temporarily suspend investigating certain types of crimes and performing other tasks. An AFP spokesperson told The Epoch Times that the agency was aware of the AFPA’s proposal to undertake additional forms of protected action during pay negotiations....