Welcome to the Australia New Zealand Policing Advisory Agency (ANZPAA)

This ANZPAA NIFS project involves coordination and facilitation activities to assist the jurisdictions to update the DNA analysis system currently used in investigations.

The current aim of the project is to develop a core set of forensic related standards that will define the generic practices for individuals undertaking collection, analysis, interpretation and reporting of analyses relating to all types of forensic material. 

Awarded annually, the John Harber Phillips Award serves to promote, recognise and reward an individual’s outstanding contributions to the advancement of forensic science in Australia and New Zealand.

Every year throughout May, police across Australia participate in Operation AUSTRANS – an operation designed to ensure heavy vehicle drivers and companies comply with the rules and regulations surrounding the transportation of goods.

Operation Unite is a combined policing operation conducted across Australia and New Zealand focusing on alcohol misuse, violence and anti-social behaviour.

A joint Australian initiative between the ANZPAA Crime Forum, Crime Stoppers and Police, encouraging people who have information regarding the manufacture and distribution of amphetamines to call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

ANZPIRE is a restricted access online repository of unpublished (and some published) cross-jurisdictional research and evidence based best practice - exclusively intended for police. It encourages the secure sharing of information and knowledge across and within police jurisdictions in Australia and New Zealand.

The holiday periods should be a time of celebration. Unfortunately for many Australian and New Zealand families will have their lives touched by tragedy due to crashes resulting in serious injuries and fatalities on our roads.

Operation CROSSROADS, is an Australia and New Zealand co-ordinated police initiative targeting a range of road offences including speed, alcohol, and drug use.

The Police Practice Standards Model (PPSM) is a project aimed at strengthening professionalisation in policing in Australia and New Zealand.