Malcolm Turnbull (Wentworth, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The commissioner, Andrew Colvin, notes:

The AFP has this week been the subject of commentary and innuendo regarding its independence and the ability of AFP members to carry out their work objectively and without political interference.

He says:

The AFP requires the ongoing assistance and support of the public to serve the community in which we all live, and undertakes its activities without fear or favour. The AFP rejects in the strongest terms any suggestion to the contrary. The AFP makes all its operational decisions independently, based on experience, operational priorities and the law.

The AFP's primary obligations are to ensure the safety and security of the Australian community and enforce the rule of law.

Mr Khalil interjecting—

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