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Government and the Law › Justice
What is the Australian Federal Police responsible for?
- Policing in all Australian states and territories
- Managing border security and immigration enforcement only
- Enforcing federal laws, protecting national security and policing the ACT and Australian territories
Why this is the correct answer
Australia's state and territory police forces handle everyday law enforcement, while the Australian Federal Police focuses on crimes that cross borders or threaten national security. The AFP also has exclusive policing responsibility for the Australian Capital Territory and external territories.