Krissy Barrett

Krissy Barrett is the ninth Australian Federal Police commissioner, and the first woman to lead Australia's federal police force. She replaced Reece Kershaw as the Australian Federal Police Commissioner on 4 October 2025.

Early life and career Barrett began her career with the AFP as an administrative assistant, at the age of 21, within the Melbourne office of the AFP. She has experience in transnational serious and organised crime, as well as community policing, operations, and first response counter terrorism.

Barrett has had a 25-year career in law enforcement, including the investigation of the Bali bombings, and also she was involved in policing within the Solomon Islands.

Honours and achievements