Victoria Police in the news after a high-profile manhunt and geofence warrant ruling; public safety body with 21,326 staff as of 2023.
Harry and Meghan have arrived in Australia for a four-day private visit, focusing on mental health, veterans, and community resilience. Their trip includes private engagements, paid events, and support for charitable causes, with some police costs covered by Australian taxpayers. This marks their first visit since 2018, emphasizing advocacy and private activities.
A group of four women and nine children detained in Syria’s al-Roj camp is returning to Australia. Some will be arrested on arrival and others will undergo investigations; children will enter community reintegration and support programs as Canberra absolves no government assistance. The group’s arrival follows years of detentions and Syria’s collapse of IS’s territorial control.