The AFP enforce laws criminal laws placed by the Commonwealth, they deal with crimes nationwide and sometimes internationally,

 

How do they operate?

 

They often operate closely with other law enforcement agencies to ensure cases are done thoroughly and accurately.

 

What laws are they constrained by?

 

AFP act 1979 essentially states the rules and regulations that all members of the AFP must follow, that being said it also states the powers invested in them such as the power of arrest as the power to evacuate in cases where there is an immediate danger