Andrew Colvin AO APM is an Australian police officer who was the Commissioner of the Australian Federal Police from September 2014[1] to September 2019.[2] On 5 January 2020, Colvin was appointed to lead the newly established National Bushfire Recovery Agency.[3][4] In June 2024, Colvin was appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of Australian Red Cross, an organisation with a rich history of making a positive impact on people’s lives.[5]
Early life and education
Between July 2009 and May 2010 he studied for and received a master's degree in Public Administration from Harvard University's John F. Kennedy School of Government.[6][7]
Career
Colvin joined the Australian Federal Police in 1990 and has worked in policing narcotics, money laundering, politically motivated crime, illegal pornography and terrorism financing.[8] He oversaw Australia's policing response to the 2002 Bali bombings, for which he was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), upgraded to the AO in 2022[6] in 2003,[1] and the Australian Embassy bombings in Jakarta.[8]
In 2008 Colvin was awarded the Australian Police Medal (APM).[6][7]
He replaced Commissioner Tony Negus as head of the AFP in September 2014[9][10] and chose not to seek a contract extension and stepped down from the role in September 2019.[2]
Career chronology
- 1990: Joined Australian Federal Police[6][7]
- 2002: Superintendent, National Coordinator Counter Terrorism[6][7]
- 2003: Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM)[1]
- 2005: Chief of Staff[6][7]
- 2006: Assistant Commissioner[6][7]
- 2007: Street Review[6][7]
- 2008: National Manager High Tech Crime Operations[6][7]
- 2008: Australian Police Medal (APM)[6][7]
- 2010: Masters in Public Administration[6][7]
- 2010: Deputy Commissioner Operations[6][7]
- 2014: Appointed Commissioner[9]
- 2019: Stepped down as Commissioner[2]
- 2022: Promoted to Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) in the 2022 Australia Day Honours for "distinguished service to law enforcement, to counter terrorism initiatives, and to bushfire recovery programs".[11]
Personal life
Andrew Colvin is married with two children.[6][7][8]
References
- ^ a b c Hudson, Phillip (1 October 2014). "Andrew Colvin appointed new commissioner of Australian Federal Police". THE AUSTRALIAN. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Karp, Paul (15 July 2019). "Australian federal police boss Andrew Colvin stands down from job". Guardian Australia. Retrieved 2 October 2019.
- ^ "Bushfire recovery agency established as Scott Morrison brushes off criticism". SBS News. 5 January 2020. Retrieved 5 January 2020.
- ^ Beech, Alexandra; Dalzell, Stephanie; Snape, Jack (6 January 2020). "Bushfire recovery costs start at $2 billion but Government assistance can't pay the bills". ABC News Online. Retrieved 6 January 2020.
- ^ "Australian Red Cross appoints Andrew Colvin AO APM as new CEO". 13 June 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM - Board Member". NATIONAL SECURITY COLLEGE. Archived from the original on 2 March 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "Deputy Commissioner Andrew Colvin APM OAM - Deputy Commissioner Operations". 2011 ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING AND COUNTER-TERRORISM FINANCING CONFERENCE. Archived from the original on 27 February 2016. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ a b c Koziol, Michael (18 September 2014). "Who is Andrew Colvin?". Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ a b Gorrey, Megan (18 September 2014). "Andrew Colvin steps in to acting role as AFP commissioner". The Canberra Times. Retrieved 21 August 2015.
- ^ AFP Media Release Archived March 6, 2016, at the Wayback Machine
- ^ "Australia Day 2022 Honours List". Sydney Morning Herald. Nine Entertainment Co. 25 January 2022. Retrieved 25 January 2022.
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