Policing Forums

Changing the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility: Policing Challenges and Insights.

14 October 2025

This webinar will explore recent legislative changes to the Minimum Age of Criminal Responsibility in the Australian Capital Territory (raised to 14 years) and Northern Territory (raised to 12 years then reduced to 10 years). Speakers will outline the policy drivers, legislative changes, and implementation challenges, including their impact on policing, justice systems, and community outcomes. The session will provide practical insights into how these reforms were being operationalised and what this means for policing organisations and their members on the frontline.

Open Source Intelligence Forum

5 July 2023

As digital footprints continue to increase exponentially, it is more important than ever to utilise open source intelligence alongside physical investigations. Intelligence experts Ben Owen and Danni Brooke joined ANZPAA to explore the fast-changing open source intelligence landscape. Through their current work, Ben and Danni consult globally across police, security and the cyber industry and deliver world-leading training on the application and use of advanced Open Source INTelligence (OSINT) tools and data security.

The Future of Digital Policing: Artificial Intelligence, emerging technologies and the role of public, private partnerships

23 May 2023

Microsoft’s Worldwide Government Solutions Lead Kirk Arthur joined ANZPAA to explore the future of digital policing in discussions on artificial intelligence, emerging technologies and the increasingly important role of partnerships.

Youth Crime and Justice

6 September 2022

The ANZPAA Policing Forum on Youth Crime and Justice showcased innovative initiatives currently underway in several jurisdictions to reduce offending and support young people to get their lives back on track. Participants had the opportunity to hear from youth crime and justice experts and explore the evidence base around ‘what works’ in responding to key youth crime and justice challenges.

Artificial Intelligence

26 April 2022

This ANZPAA Policing Forum explored the opportunities and risks that AI poses for police, the emerging good practice in the application of AI to various policing challenges, and strategies to ensure AI remains a powerful and trusted tool for police into the future.

Sexual Assault and Consent

26 May 2021

This ANZPAA Policing Forum explored what's changing (and what isn’t) with respect to sexual assaults and consent – set in the broader context of gender equality – before discussing practical actions Australian and New Zealand police could consider taking to position policing for the future.

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ANZPAA facilitates a range of online forums, sharing expertise and information on specific topics and critical issues. They are available on the ANZPAA Member Site only to Australia and New Zealand Police members/employees. Simply register for a username and password to access the member site.