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1.1.A.67 AFP officer

Definition

AFP officer means a member of the Australian Federal Police, or a person appointed to a position for the purpose of being trained as a member of the Australian Federal Police, or a person who has the powers and duties of a member of the Australian Federal Police.

This includes a police reservist, a police recruit, a police cadet, a junior constable, a police medical officer, a special constable, an ancillary constable or a protective services officer.

Act reference: PPL Rules section 6 Definitions, Part 11 Division 4—Extension of Act to Australian Federal Police

Policy reference: PPL Guide 8.1.5 Persons who are not employees or employers

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