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Commissioner Krissy Barrett has highlighted the critical importance of AFP investment in technology amid sobering new data on young victims of online sexual exploitation.

Key findings from ‘AI and non-AI online child sexual victimisation: A national study of Australian adolescents’ include the fact young victims of online child sexual exploitation are more likely to seek help from an AI bot than authorities, and that AI is being used to victimise young people, especially through image-based sexual abuse such as n**e photographs.

The research underscores the importance both of innovative thinking and of technology partnerships, and comes as the AFP announces a collaboration with Monash University through the AiLECS Lab to develop a real-time online welfare alert tool. This will support the early identification of reports involving the potential risk of child-self harm, supporting timely prioritisation and response.

The AFP is also talking to tech companies about issues such as embedding safety features into digital platforms from the start and ensuring chatbots and other AI models provide sound advice, under the umbrella of protecting vulnerable communities.

➡️ Read more here: https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/afp-invests-tech-protect-against-online-harm-teens-turn-ai-help

07/10/2026

The AFP and Tasmania Police have strengthened their joint capacity to tackle child exploitation and terrorism with a new purpose-built operational facility in Hobart.

The new facility will be shared by members of both agencies, enhancing intelligence sharing, operational coordination, and the development of specialist investigative capabilities.

Among its focuses, the co-located team will work to prevent, detect, and investigate online child exploitation offences. They will target offenders involved in the production, possession, and distribution of child abuse material, as well as those seeking to offend against children through travel-related activity.

Investigators will also share intelligence, analytical resources, and specialist expertise to identify, disrupt, and dismantle child exploitation networks, and support nationally coordinated investigations through the Joint Anti Child Exploitation Team (JACET) and Joint Counter Terrorism Team (JCTT) partnership models.

02/10/2026

A Brisbane man, 62, has been jailed for 19 years’ for facilitating the sexual abuse of 25 children in the Philippines, including some with severe disabilities.

Over a three-year period, the man paid $5000 for 28 live-streamed child sexual abuse shows from the Philippines.

He also travelled to the Philippines on two separate occasions with the intent to sexually abuse children he had observed being abused in the live shows; however the arrangements fell though.

Intelligence provided to Filipino authorities has resulted in seven victims being removed from harm and the arrest of three individuals.

➡️ Read more here: https://www.afp.gov.au/news-centre/media-release/brisbane-paedophile-who-targeted-25-children-philippines-sentenced-19

29/09/2026

🕯️ National Police Remembrance Day — With Honour, They Served

Today, the Knights Templar Foundation Incorporated pauses in solemn remembrance of the police officers across Australia who have lost their lives in the line of duty, or as a consequence of their service.

Behind every badge is a person who accepted the responsibility of standing between danger and the community they were sworn to protect.

Their service speaks to values we hold deeply: courage, duty, sacrifice, compassion and service to others.

We remember not only those who have fallen, but also the families, friends, colleagues and policing communities who continue to carry their memory.

This year, our thoughts and prayers are especially with the NSW Police Force, the family, friends and colleagues of Constable Mia Lay, and all those affected by her tragic death in the line of duty.

For the men and women who put on the uniform each day, knowing the risks yet continuing to serve their communities: we thank you.

For those who gave their lives in that service: we remember you.

May their sacrifice never be forgotten, and may those who mourn them find strength, comfort and peace.

“Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.”
— John 15:13

With Honour, They Served.
With Gratitude, We Remember.

⚔️ Knights Templar Foundation Incorporated
Service • Charity • Humanity

National Police Remembrance Day can be a difficult day for serving and former police officers, families and colleagues. Please check in on those around you and reach out for support when needed.

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