AFP holding back information on detainees that could help keep Australians safe

[@djsfang]

How can we rely on these disgraceful clowns to protect our society? AFP, what a joke!

[@gregwaghorn8496]

We can't......

[@gregwaghorn8496]

Remember, they assaulted, innocent people for not wearing masks......

[@lookingin2309]

they are the people you need protection from silly!

[@raymondwilliams5661]

You can't trust the cop's. Lieing sumbags. 😮

[@juulclark2651]

I agree! They are puppets of the cabal! They are evil and not for the Australian people! If they were for the people, they would have arrested the present tyrannical government officials!

[@aileenbell2248]

Well done Senator Paterson.. the community surely needs to know 👍

[@mickgalley6627]

Good constructive stuff.

[@theitchywitch]

These criminals deserve no privacy. And F these pathetic bureaucrats’ policies.

[@BenDover-zp4pv]

Agree. Why do we have to pay for criminals to be in our country who are refugees??

[@SnapWireOnlyOne]

do u know how to make dangerous classified weapons. ???????

[@AdmiralSnowy]

He wasn't even asking for their names or home addresses, he was simply asking how many of the alleged murderers were charged with breaching their VISA conditions. Giving an answer to that question would not have been a breach of privacy.

[@stephaniezickgraf9672]

​@benjamingavrilis71 I am quietly confident that that was noted. There is no need for the attitude. There have been some fine men in the police, who left due to the nastiness. Bravo Senator Patterson.

[@rodneycroft5889]

They all have the shiny uniforms and medals, must be medals for achieving nothing and giving nothing away. Disgusting conduct.

[@ricochet2977]

What a shambles, violent criminals roaming our streets and all this good senator gets is, I’ll have to take it on notice! Absolutely disgusting.

[@CanberraProtest-dm6hu]

And the senate president Protests at asking those questions. Every day I believe more in the boys club free marsons that controls Australia and protects each other.

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

I'm 77-this disgracefull gov.of idiots is the worst gov.-in living memory,& dangerous

[@stephaniezickgraf9672]

What a shambles. Coppers can cop, then someone decides what happens next but the records of that process are secret. The newspaper reporter seemed to know that there have been murderers released into society. I wonder if our dear leader will be informed of these strange events, and what he will do about it. Oh wait! This appears to be decided by the police.

[@MagicPudding1111]

The utter arrogance and contempt, increasingly displayed by elected officials and the public service bureaucrats, is disgusting . The general population has lost any form of control or recourse to address it's safty concerns and interests while these people run roughshod over it's citizens.

[@SamsungSamsung-md9xq]

And we let them take our guns!

[@crxdelsolsir]

The more brash, arrogant and blatantly open they act, it means only one thing. That is their control is becoming more consolidated and soon will be acting as open, frequent and arrogant as in the USA. Australia it seems is not too far behind American corruption.

[@screwyu1329]

Our political masters are too busy bowing down to minority and special interest groups to even think about what is best for the country. Some of these individuals should be charged with treason.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

@@SamsungSamsung-md9xq : Who took your guns and why ? Why didn't anyone take or request I give up my guns ?

[@wh0tube]

I was going to say its easy for us armchair generals to criticise, but as I watched on I tended to agree! I may have problems wiping my behind, but I’m sure I could have come with better prepared briefings about 3 cases!

[@kafkakitty8630]

Senator Paterson is a breath of fresh air, morality and intelligence.

[@gregwaghorn8496]

People like him go missing.....

[@gregwaghorn8496]

The WEF, wants us to live in civil unrest, increase in crime.

[@kafkakitty8630]

@@gregwaghorn8496 Yes it's a dangerous area to be in - if honest and decent. Just the kind of people we need are the ones that are pursued and destroyed. This has to change.

[@Colours01-c5r]

@@gregwaghorn8496sadly they do. Or publicly shamed or disgraced.

[@south6bt]

He protected the traitor politician. He's as bad as the rest of them. His excuse of a possible defamation case was one of the most pathetic reasons I've ever heard for covering up a traitor, let alone a traitor that was a politician.

[@user-tq4zm9yr6l]

so these departments don’t talk to each other about national security.WT

[@userllt55]

These numb nuts AFP have no idea along with the High Court how to keep Australian's safe..... thanks to Senator Paterson

[@keithdrower9120]

Hahaha. IPA fascists.....!

[@cristinahague1433]

​@keithdrower9120 well at least he's asking questions regarding our safety and security not like our tictok pm... who is not interested in anything more than Toto, engagements and 1st class holidays...

[@Peter-ww9bw]

Why do you believe either side it's all smoking mirrors

[@nellymoo635]

@@keithdrower9120 embarrassing

[@johncampbell1043]

And Labor is endlessly trying to cover up

[@rushelm8101]

Uniform decorations are no sustitute for competancy. People who love power, love to intimidate and impress.

[@edm9527]

Google AFP medals, they give them out like lolly pops, doing your job gets you plenty of medals

[@gundytiger]

Some woke university degree​@@edm9527

[@Colours01-c5r]

The more “ jewellery “ the po po display,the faster I run from ‘em. I cross the road to avoid any po po that may happen to come to my area for coffee etc. we have no police stationed here. Like our previous area, they are a good 20 minutes away. We are lumped in with all the areas poor auburn look after. The population here is growing very quickly and is extremely diverse. A hot pot as such. Our car parks are full of cars like mclarens( if u get my drift) ,teslas, at least bmws( lotsa money displayed- where does that come from? Hmmmm….) and a distinct lack of presence. All the “ institutions “ have fallen , bought and paid for. ICAN only hope the senator remains safe and maintains his honour, integrity.

[@Colours01-c5r]

@@edm9527oh so participation medals? It’s very school yard, like ooh look at my blazer I’m house captain, school captain, blah blah.

[@edm9527]

Look at all the AFP members in the meeting, they all have more medals than a US General. Most are for things like being at a commonwealth heads of state conference or doing 10 years service. How have most of them got a bravery award ? Look atwww.afp.gov.au/sites/default/files/PDF/how-to-wear-medals-guide.pdf

[@edm9527]

So 10 have broken there VISA conditions, why are they still in Australia......again !?

[@AdmiralSnowy]

I'm pretty sure they're not even in custody either, they're literally just roaming free.

[@edm9527]

I now suspect some are in the lower house and a couple in the senate !!@@AdmiralSnowy

[@Caleb-lbj]

Police can't find them 😂😂

[@PBMS123]

Because as stated, the visa's were legally in the first place

[@edm9527]

I think you mean a loop hole in the law. Arrive illegally, BRREAK there issued VISA requirements and don't get deported! I immigrated legally 17 years ago, spent thousands and had to jump through hoops, pay hundreds on 2 medicals, fill out 120 pages of paperwork , have 2 family friends give me character references as well as UK and Australian police checks then have formal interviews and present genuine copies of my various certificates. I should have arrived illegally, found a woke lawyer and saved thousands ehh@@PBMS123

[@glenneslick3497]

All dressed up and no where to go. Great questions Senator, you are serving Australians better here than overseas 😊

[@rob6543]

You are not wrong there well said

[@letmeexplain1816]

Senator James Paterson you have more intelligence and discernment than this whole panel put together !! You truly are honourable, well articulate and boldly astute !!

[@catherinesarah5831]

Thank you Senator Paterson for attempting to bring light to some very dark agencies. Sorry the Chair censured such robust question time. The AFP should be censured for its recalcitrant behaviour. 🙏

[@VH-gw3qi]

You’re a hard working, decent, intelligent, ethical guy ! James, I think I’d sleep a lot a better at night if you were PM ! Thank you for your service 😊

[@ruthbradbury_peter5963]

Amen to that!

[@bilbobaggins3389]

1000 % agree.

[@HighlanderGeoff]

As a former AFP Police Officer, I can see that these uniformed public servants have had little real Policing experience from the manner of how they present themselves. They have clearly followed a path of self promotion with little regard to the true nature of 'the job'. A total embarrassment. I also note that the 50/50 quoter of male to female has now moved to more females in the higher ranks than males. Self serving incompetents who have little interests in adhering to their oath of office.

[@calanmacleod3948]

5km over the speed limit and you get hammered. Wish I was illegal migrant they’d just let me go and thank me for wasting their time. How do these police get so many medals, where are the men.

[@connorsone]

is how they collect revenue so they can release more criminals in our society so they can pay more gaol workers a wage to watch over them in the day care center

[@iankearns774]

DEI rules nowadays. Good men dont get promotions.

[@mickgalley6627]

Good point.

[@wyattfamily8997]

"Participation" medals.??

[@Uncle_Houndy]

Every time I watch James Paterson questioning these charlatans he has them running in circles, umming and arring and taking things on notice. He's such a boss interrogator and has my total respect and admiration.

[@jamesdanton9033]

More women artificially placed into top positions. We're following Rome down the toilet like it's a synchronized swimming event.

[@rushelm8101]

Absolutely, Absolutely, Absolutely!! Aparently, they are never wrong and if you challenge them, YOU are the problem. Sound familiar?

[@jamesdanton9033]

@@rushelm8101They're already leaving at the point where I have to 'challenge' a woman.

[@rushelm8101]

It had become apparent this past 50 odd years why women were never placed into positions of power. This includes the facts that; women can't bear or accept criticism, will not acknowedge or take responsibility for their shortcomings and mistakes, seek out others to blame (usu. men or women they dislike) and will exhibit prejudice based on their feelings. If "feelings" rule over "facts", then good luck if are called before a female judge.@@jamesdanton9033

[@deborahgallo6730]

I am a woman and I agree. Any job should be based on merit not gender. So my dear boys you are not alone in your feelings...I just loved that section on the falling like Rome in a sychronised swimming team....This is a classic statement. Hugs to the opposite sex.

[@nellymoo635]

@@deborahgallo6730 Me too. Firsthand experience. Fill the quota. Get the tick of approval. Pats on the back all round. Priorities change. Standards slip. Workplace cohesion disintegrates...

[@JenE3377]

The hubris of this commission and the AFP however hard they try to veil the fact is evidenced by the lack of transparency, answers, information and honesty. The smirks don't lie.

[@littletony1764]

It seems that these people are just activists and have no idea of how to be transparent, honest and clear. They seem to be hiding something or are they just corrupt? I have no faith in them and when something horrific happens in Australia - they will all be missing in action and blaming everyone else for their incompetence and negligence!

[@shaynemarshall9497]

How much taxpayers money is sitting in that room discussing things, which if the Green Labor Party were competent in their job wouldn’t need to be discussed🤬🤬🤬

[@bilbobaggins3389]

1000% SPOT ON. 👌

[@evelynmcmenamin4330]

We remember the tyrany of the AFP against civilians during covid was shocking we will never forget

[@dduckman1423]

Looking after multi nats.

[@louisebb4183]

They are heroes in front of women and children and elderly people but hard criminals they are hiding behind rules 😂 pathetic bunch of bureaucrats, no wonder the crime is skyrocketing in Australia ,I am curious how this criminals got their visa? because if you had any offence even the speed fines you have been denied visa .

[@S3NTRY]

We certainly wouldn't want to make ourselves look bad by letting everyone know what type of people we are releasing. At some point can we get an ideological audit of the people running this country?

[@marcturner5809]

7 highly paid individuals and yet they still need to take things on notice. Why are we the tax payer paying these individuals if they can’t answer questions or be truthful with Australians.

[@mitchellcurtis3604]

Because we let people like them get those positions.You can't pay tax like a slave to the government then complain when there are like this we are all responsible being tax paying slaves

[@PBMS123]

because they dont have that specific answer at that time. Further if its not something they manage or store the information about, then why would they have the info.

[@sherns8926]

​@@PBMS123they were forewarned by the good senator.

[@baronvon8407]

How can we expect to have faith in people like that, that are supposed to protect our nation and its people what are they doing with all that funding.

[@MrSpinmeout88]

You can see how another country with sinister intent could easily get into Australia and wreak havoc. To think our nation security is in the hands of such inept people is just astounding. It would be nice it someone would grow a ball and make some real decisions that will stop this madness. Thank you Senator for your keen questioning and holding some highly paid incompetent people to account.

[@gregwaghorn8496]

Whats the decisions they are making to let criminals on the streets. This is INSANE

[@helenwilson9732]

It's embarrassing just listening to them.! Thanks to Senator Paterson for standing up for us, and revealing the real truth about the way they are not doing their job properly at all. We are not safe in our own country.

[@nellymoo635]

It's happening in the UK and the US. Planned?

[@helenwilson9732]

@@nellymoo635 I think so The plan, started 50 years ago. Things will only get worse unfortunately.

[@ianbusby1310]

How did Australia get into this mess. Bloody Labor.

[@Scott-te1nx]

In other days, I would agree , now its the UNiparty of lab, libs, teals and gweens. Killing our country.

[@garthodowd6846]

This has been going on well before Labor were elected

[@DarthFetid]

and the liberals, national, christian nationals, one nation, pup... yep labor did it

[@PBMS123]

imagine blaming labor for something this ongoing when the Libs were in for 9 years. Talk about ignorant.

[@ianbusby1310]

And all we have heard from Albosleazy. It"s Duttons fault!!. Typical Labor supporter.

[@danielweir81]

Chinese agreements ! What are they to do with our so called AFP 🤔? Should have nothing to do with it for obvious security reasons.

[@PennyEv4]

I wouldn't put anything past this gov. They seem to be working against our interests.

[@rob6543]

My god what a mess and cover up this should of never of happened please remember people next time you vote

[@GaryHuntington-m3p]

These people must panic when James asks questions . He is so spot on , catches them out all the time

[@lornatodd4750]

No, they are too adept at obfuscation and have a defective moral compass. Narcissistic personalities.

[@robertwilson1827]

They have notice on the questions!?

[@donaldrossalexander9388]

You’re right James and these people need to answer the questions! This is BS!

[@mariorabottini5687]

What a joke! The only class act in the house was Senator Paterson!

[@dduckman1423]

They do not look very good do they?

[@franktully3065]

I'm nauseated watching these highly paid insufferably arrogant public servants refusing to answer reasonable questions put in the public interest. If these despicable but very expensive clowns are allegedly protecting Australia, God help us all. Thankyou, senator Paterson... At least you're trying to do your job. Not much of that about, unfortunately.

[@MeredithBell-v3f]

This is what happens when they're appointed not on merit but gender

[@RT_today]

Pretty much, they could have been rookies and you'd never have noticed had it been for the uniform! Totally incompetent!

[@1977ajax]

-Gender- sex. Best not to use the left's twisted language as it is designed to confuse and to obfuscate.

[@kathyjova98]

Why are they wearing the WEF colours?

[@michaelpears4611]

James ,You’re brilliantly dry. Love it. You should have the decorations , Not the arrogant ,overpaid to be Secretive , to protect What & for/Whom ? Justice Is the Truth. Evidence should Not be With held.

[@gundytiger]

This is where our taxes go..feeding these bureaucrats..what would happen if these criminals were let lose in Indonesia...there would be no repeat offenders ..Australia a sick joke..

[@graemewillie2138]

Well done Senator, your such a shining light, it's disgraceful how these people perform

[@RobertLewis-el9ub]

AFP has the questions two weeks in-advance and isn't prepared to answer on the day? This is really poor preparation and unprofessional by the AFP.

[@iankearns774]

I have seen him question the same AFP officer before, the Scotsman and he did identically the same back peddling and didn't know anything or had to take something on advisement. Never prepared for anything deliberately, should be fired for incompetence.

[@bilbobaggins3389]

Otherwise know as political fraud /corruption. And treason..

[@bilbobaggins3389]

Clearly this country needs a coup.

[@1977ajax]

It's just another form of lying.

[@erikkopsala3564]

Just another total shit show , even the "chairperson" is clearly not medically fit for this very important "talk fest" meeting so WhyTF not organise a replacement earlier .Questions for AFP submitted weeks earlier and still no answers , they're all taking the piss on the taxpayer's money, and clearly not fit for purpose .

[@michaelmarshall3672]

These criminal’s are laughing all the way to the bank, what a deplorable display of Labour’s incompetence to govern. Another public display of wasted tax payers money. How do the public servants hold down their jobs? Never anyone’s responsibility.

[@gregwaghorn8496]

It's them against us...... No wonder police are committing suicide. They are not supported by there peers.

[@SamsungSamsung-md9xq]

We pay these lunatics,what a joke!

[@SamsungSamsung-md9xq]

We'll take that on notice!

[@lisamaree6259]

@samsung​😂 and Op, we should all start to answer to government departments with this phrase and see if it's as effective for us!​@@SamsungSamsung-md9xq

[@keithdrower9120]

Filthy IPA fascists......!

[@maureenpeterson2]

Loving James Patersons questions and disappointed inntne ATP - they sound like the keystone cops! We have the right to know what and who these people are!

[@KuriosDiogenesJar]

What exorbitant salaries do we have to pay to Public Servants, that cannot have answers ready for predictable questions. Is this "Yes Minister"or just blondes on parade.

[@kafkakitty8630]

We will take your enquiries on notice!

[@captainmanic]

Dodgy police

[@SurvivethePoleShift]

Why is it, that every senior AFP Generalismo, looks like a deer caught in the headlights? wonderment from Chookland.....

[@Seek.YouWillFind]

All the medals and NO idea disgrace

[@vhalborg1]

Great work, senator James Paterson. Thanks so much for standing up for the interests of the Australian people.

[@Seek.YouWillFind]

Well said senator keep pushing these weasels

[@lozfromozlyons4749]

Sergeant Schultz … know nothing … see nothing … hear nothing ….Looks like his Commandant threw him under the senate inquiry bus.

[@laurencetilley9194]

No surprise here, we have witnessed the form of the AFP over the last 10 years.The AFP believe they are above the public who pay their salaries. It's time to restructure the AFP.

[@TheObSeRvErTheObSeRv]

Lets play pass the buck.!! i will take it on notice.!!! i will take it on notice.!!! i will take it on notice.!!!

[@justinrice8509]

It looks like only one person this room is concerned about public safety!?

[@S3NTRY]

Glad they had someone up to the task as chair. What a farce.

[@tonynicholson3328]

Operation deep throat...

[@GeoffRowe-k2p]

Ĺabor is corrupt! But I never thought the AFP up there too.

[@TheBigmongrel]

These senate enquiries remind me of that part of a travelling sideshow where you find the stall with the laughing clowns. Instead of feeding a ball down the clowns mouth, you feed it a question and take one in eight chance that your question will be answered.

[@luuuukeyyy]

The chair-woman is an absolute disgrace. Her voice was as infuriating as the words she was using to interrupt very valid questions. I'm sure she wouldnt have a problem with the questions being asked if it was related to one of these criminals doing something to someone she knows personally. Congratulations to the gentleman who kept his composure while asking questions that all Australians rightfully want to know.

[@juliamclachlan1836]

Thank you senator Patterson !

[@Colours01-c5r]

I love how they’ve bought two young blondes along. It’s all in the presentation huh? They’re all corrupt or coerced. Time for a changing of the guard as such.

[@sloopjohnb7271]

One wonders? What was so important the head of the AFP would decline a request of an offical government body. Then also to not inform the enquiry first but media. Then last minute enquiry. For this absence. Sounds just like the FBI. No respect for government proccess? Does there have to be annual contracts for employment in government. Made to re-apply so there is the ability to remove.

[@mikehanlon8036]

Good on you Senator Paterson. Keep up the interrogation.

[@keithc904]

The AFP should add clown nose and wigs to their uniform, if they going act like clowns they should look the part.

[@anthonyfowler1789]

This is straight up crazy.Good work Senator.

[@findmeinthecarpet]

This is disgusting 🤢🤮 Not a care for the Australian community.

[@johnfisher2468]

Someone within the establishment needs to come clean and expose whats really going on behind the scenes!

[@marcturner5809]

I cannot believe the arrogance of these AFP members. I love how the make AFP member passes the buck onto the female officers, but then interrupts and does not allow them to answer or explain themselves.

[@where_is_my_slippers]

"Its not the AFP's role to monitor" 😳

[@GaryHuntington-m3p]

Unbelievable this country now , run by idiots . The Senator has asked the question, answer the bloody thing . They dont know 😡

[@Xx-Teza-xX]

So we have to tip the AFP also.

[@mickdillon3120]

Cops that wear a Mardi Gras uniform to work .

[@Shakey731]

Well, there's no protection racket going on here for the people of Australia. Loyalties lie with the paymaster!

[@DavidHunter-n8p]

Useless. I can tell that the staff of the AFP do not care about the Australian people or this country

[@belindachappell9875]

I love how detailed and prepared you are Senator. These officers (and the chair) must not have any family to fear for or they might work a bit harder to keep the community safe. How have these people not been deported?

[@evelynmcmenamin4330]

We sure do haverih to know thank you senator Patterson they are paid by the taxpayers

[@travelingwombat9903]

Good work Senator Paterson. Tired of these useless managers in our police services ‘seeming’ rather than doing. They’re all useless and because of that we are so unsafe.

[@louisebb4183]

This chairwoman shouldn’t be chairing! She can’t talk properly and is not audible.

[@johnwilson1620]

Needs to be saked

[@neilbeauchamp1924]

Clearly the Labor federal government has no idea what they are doing and nothing is being done to protect the public from hardened criminals who are in Australia illegally. What confidence can any citizen have in the AFP if what has been presented her is the case. The AFP should know where these criminals are at all times and take immediate actions if their bail conditions are not met.

[@desbell7431]

OMG... Thank you Senator 👏👏👏

[@karentracey9948]

They always have to get back with the figures...🤔

[@dilligafwoftam985]

Evasive ... the AFP and the chair in complicit

[@TheFlet21]

the chair is ALP therefore trying to protect AFP

[@johncaldwell-wq1hp]

GOOD ON YOU SENATOR PATERSON !!--WE THE PUBLIC,-ARE RIGHT BEHIND YOU !!--THE DEPTH OF INCOMPETANCE OF THESE "OFFICIALS"-IS JUST "STUNNING"--

[@cutpricetech]

CRIMS IN UNIFORM! - NUFF SAID

[@Natsirt666]

The AFP brought themselves into disrepute with this hearing and their (lack of) responses.

[@Roberta-anne]

Thank you James Paterson. You are much appreciated.

[@fionahobbs8818]

Thankyou Senator Paterson, very relevant questions. Wow.

[@keithc904]

So point of note, if you ever have to answer to the AFP, "I'm not sure why that happened" is a perfectly fine answer to give to all questions. If it's good enough for them it should be for us, if not this joker should be fired.

[@bilbobaggins3389]

AND ... CAN I TAKE THAT ON NOTICE. . . WHAT ABSOLUTE BS.

[@CohnmanTheBudbarian]

WTF is going on? We pay for this insanity.

[@rubyremi3832]

No accountability for their incompetence , bloody joke

[@hl5910]

Keep up the great work Senator Paterson.

[@TwoHemiViewer]

Get rid of The World Economic Forum and it's agent's within governments and most of the world's problems go away.

[@johnalway4797]

What a disgraceful performance from the AFP

[@CC-uq4hu]

What’s with all these medals and fruit salad bars? They are not military forces😂😂😂😂

[@nonprophetlifts]

Brilliant JP , AFP , not so much . Obfuscation & deflection of responsibility , it would seem , is the standard of the day , again . 😎....

[@justdan8281]

Hey, love the 'pony-tail'... Looking good love...

[@Hannah-rl5lt]

😂😂😂

[@Jack-r2v9b]

Thirsty kirsty

[@asifulzead]

Labor has made Australia unsafe particularly for women and children.

[@daleeustice9108]

The male AFP sounds as if he has an English accent mate? They are bloody hopeless mate.

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Northern Irish accent...

[@ivandrinovac3143]

AFP deserves a Respect, job is complexing and Law is open to interpretation 🤔Politics.

[@BillRen-nl5mx]

QWHY do all attendees treat Senat committe with such disdain and so dismissively? Oh we dont know well get back to you and the NEVER DO?? Itseither the Teddy Bears picnic of incompetents or worse I want my taxes back please

[@tiesword3252]

SEN. J PATERSON...SPOT ON, LET THE PEOPLE LEARN THE TRUTH.....