Who is the police minister? Federal and every state
Current police ministers for Australia and every state and territory, with office addresses and shadow ministers. Write to any of them online.
Australia has nine parliaments: the federal parliament and one for each state and territory. Each government decides its own ministry, so the police portfolio has a different name, and sometimes a different minister, in each one. 8 of the nine currently have a minister whose title covers police. This page lists them, their shadows, and the other ministers who share the work, with addresses from each parliament's official records.
Police ministers at a glance
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Office mailing address | Write |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New South Wales | Yasmin CatleyALP · Member for Swansea | Minister for Police and Counter-terrorismAlso: Minister for the Hunter | Shop 1, 204-206 Pacific Highway, Swansea NSW 2281Electorate office | Write |
| Victoria | Paul EdbrookeALP · Member for Frankston | Minister for PoliceAlso: Minister for Emergency Services; Minister for Multicultural Affairs | Shops 5 & 6, 49-51 Beach Street, Frankston VIC 3199Electorate office | Write |
| Queensland | Dan PurdieLNP · Member for Ninderry | Minister for Police and Emergency Services | PO Box 989, Coolum QLD 4573Electorate office | Write |
| Western Australia | Reece WhitbyALP · Member for Baldivis | Minister for PoliceAlso: Minister for Emergency Services; Minister for Great Southern | PO Box 4107, Baldivis WA 6171Electorate office | Write |
| South Australia | Michael BrownALP · Member for Florey | Minister for PoliceAlso: Minister for Correctional Services; Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs | Unit 1/3 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096Electorate office | Write |
| Tasmania | Felix EllisLIB · Member for Braddon | Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency ManagementAlso: Minister for Business, Industry and Resources; Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy; Minister for Skills and Jobs | 4/21 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone TAS 7315Electorate office | Write |
| Australian Capital Territory | Marisa PatersonALP · Member for Murrumbidgee | Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency ServicesAlso: Minister for Health; Minister for Mental Health; Minister for Gaming Reform | GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601Parliament House | Write |
| Northern Territory | Lia FinocchiaroCLP · Member for Spillett | Minister for PoliceAlso: Chief Minister; Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Minister for Defence NT; Minister for Territory Coordinator | PO Box 4248, Palmerston NT 0831Electorate office | Write |
No minister in Federal has police in their title right now. There, the work usually sits with another minister (see "Also relevant" below), or it isn't a responsibility of that level of government.
Federal addresses are for Parliament House, where portfolio mail should go. State and territory addresses are the minister's electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on.
Names, roles and addresses on this page come from each parliament's official member lists. Data checked 20 October 2026.
Federal or state: who's responsible for police?
Policing is mainly a state and territory responsibility: each has its own police force and a police minister. The Australian Federal Police handles federal crimes and community policing in the ACT; it sits in a federal portfolio rather than with a state police minister.
If you're not sure which level handles your issue, write to your own local member as well. Their office can pass your letter to the right minister.
Police ministers by parliament
New South Wales police minister
The Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism in New South Wales is Yasmin Catley (ALP, Member for Swansea), who is also Minister for the Hunter. Write to them at Shop 1, 204-206 Pacific Highway, Swansea NSW 2281.
In opposition, Anthony Roberts (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism.
Victoria police minister
The Minister for Police in Victoria is Paul Edbrooke (ALP, Member for Frankston), who is also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs. Write to them at Shops 5 & 6, 49-51 Beach Street, Frankston VIC 3199.
In opposition, Brad Battin (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police and Corrections.
Queensland police minister
The Minister for Police and Emergency Services in Queensland is Dan Purdie (LNP, Member for Ninderry). Write to them at PO Box 989, Coolum QLD 4573.
In opposition, Glenn Butcher (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Police and Crime Prevention.
Western Australia police minister
The Minister for Police in Western Australia is Reece Whitby (ALP, Member for Baldivis), who is also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Great Southern. Write to them at PO Box 4107, Baldivis WA 6171.
In opposition, Adam Hort (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police.
South Australia police minister
The Minister for Police in South Australia is Michael Brown (ALP, Member for Florey), who is also Minister for Correctional Services and Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs. Write to them at Unit 1/3 Wilkinson Road, Para Hills SA 5096.
In opposition, Tim Whetstone (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police.
Tasmania police minister
The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management in Tasmania is Felix Ellis (LIB, Member for Braddon), who is also Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Skills and Jobs. Write to them at 4/21 Alexandra Road, Ulverstone TAS 7315.
In opposition, Jen Butler (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency Services. On the crossbench, Tabatha Badger (GRN) is Greens Spokesperson for Police, Fire and Emergency Management.
Australian Capital Territory police minister
The Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services in the Australian Capital Territory is Marisa Paterson (ALP, Member for Murrumbidgee), who is also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Gaming Reform. Write to them at GPO Box 1020, Canberra ACT 2601.
In opposition, Deborah Morris (LIB) is Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community Safety. On the crossbench, Rebecca Vassarotti (GRN) is Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual Violence.
Northern Territory police minister
The Minister for Police in the Northern Territory is Lia Finocchiaro (CLP, Member for Spillett), who is also Chief Minister, Minister for Fire and Emergency Services, Minister for Defence NT and Minister for Territory Coordinator. Write to them at PO Box 4248, Palmerston NT 0831.
In opposition, Selena Uibo (ALP) is Shadow Minister for Police.
Shadow police ministers and spokespeople
A shadow minister leads the opposition's policy on police and questions the government in parliament. Write to them when you want an issue raised publicly, or want to know what the alternative government would do. Crossbench spokespeople, such as the Greens in some parliaments, are listed too.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesOpposition | Anthony RobertsLIB · Member for Lane Cove | Shadow Minister for Police and Counter-terrorismAlso: Shadow Minister for Corrections | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Brad BattinLIB · Member for Berwick | Shadow Minister for Police and CorrectionsAlso: Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| QueenslandOpposition | Glenn ButcherALP · Member for Gladstone | Shadow Minister for Police and Crime PreventionAlso: Shadow Minister for Corrective Services; Shadow Minister for Sport | Write |
| Western AustraliaOpposition | Adam HortLIB · Member for Kalamunda | Shadow Minister for PoliceAlso: Shadow Minister for Corrective Services; Shadow Minister for Youth | Write |
| South AustraliaOpposition | Tim WhetstoneLIB · Member for Chaffey | Shadow Minister for PoliceAlso: Shadow Minister for Correctional Services; Shadow Minister for Emergency Services | Write |
| TasmaniaOpposition | Jen ButlerALP · Member for Lyons | Shadow Minister for Police, Fire & Emergency ServicesAlso: Shadow Minister for Transport; Shadow Minister for Corrections & Rehabilitations; Shadow Minister for Veterans' Affairs | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryOpposition | Deborah MorrisLIB · Member for Brindabella | Shadow Minister for Police, Emergency Services, and Community SafetyAlso: Deputy Opposition Leader; Shadow Minister for Women; Shadow Minister for Women's Health; Shadow Minister for Planning; Shadow Minister for Home Ownership and Housing Affordability; Shadow Minister for Corrections | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Selena UiboALP · Member for Arnhem | Shadow Minister for PoliceAlso: Leader of the Opposition; Shadow Minister for Fire and Emergency Services; Shadow Treasurer; Shadow Minister for Cost of Living; Shadow Minister for Mining and Energy; Shadow Minister for Trade, Business, and Asian Relations; Shadow Minister for Air Connectivity; Shadow Minister for Defence NT; Shadow Minister for Territory Coordinator; Shadow Minister for Advanced Manufacturing; Shadow Minister for Public Service; Shadow Minister for Aboriginal Affairs; Shadow Minister for Multicultural Affairs; Shadow Minister for Women and Equality | Write |
| TasmaniaCrossbench | Tabatha BadgerGRN · Member for Lyons | Greens Spokesperson for Police, Fire and Emergency ManagementAlso: Greens Spokesperson for Mining; Greens Spokesperson for National Parks and Public Land; Greens Spokesperson for Prevention of Family Violence; Greens Spokesperson for Primary Industries; Greens Spokesperson for Science and Information Technology; Greens Spokesperson for Skills and Training; Greens Spokesperson for Small Business; Greens Spokesperson for Tourism and Hospitality; Greens Spokesperson for Water | Write |
| Australian Capital TerritoryCrossbench | Rebecca VassarottiGRN · Member for Kurrajong | Spokesperson for Justice, Corrections, Policing, and Domestic, Family and Sexual ViolenceAlso: Spokesperson for Housing; Spokesperson for Health and Mental Health; Spokesperson for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Affairs; Spokesperson for Gaming Reform; Spokesperson for Ageing and Carers; Spokesperson for Veterans | Write |
See every opposition frontbench on the list of shadow ministers.
Also relevant
Assistant ministers, parliamentary secretaries and ministers for closely related areas. If your issue is about one of these areas, they may be the better person to write to, or you can copy them in.
| Parliament | Name | Portfolio | Write |
|---|---|---|---|
| New South WalesGovernment | Edmond AtallaALP · Member for Mount Druitt | Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Counter-terrorism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Mark HodgesLIB · Member for Castle Hill | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for Police and Counter-terrorism | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Michael KempNAT · Member for Oxley | Shadow Parliamentary Secretary for the Prevention of Regional Crime | Write |
| New South WalesOpposition | Brendan MoylanNAT · Member for Northern Tablelands | Shadow Minister for Prevention of Regional Crime | Write |
| VictoriaGovernment | Anthony CianfloneALP · Member for Pascoe Vale | Parliamentary Secretary for Community Safety | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Renee HeathLIB · Member for Eastern Victoria Region | Shadow Minister for Crime Prevention and Victim Support | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Ann-Marie HermansLIB · Member for South-Eastern Metropolitan Region | Shadow Assistant Minister for Community Safety | Write |
| VictoriaOpposition | Trung LuuLIB · Member for Western Metropolitan Region | Shadow Assistant Minister for Police and Corrections | Write |
| QueenslandGovernment | Janelle PooleLNP · Member for Mundingburra | Assistant Minister for Community Safety, Defence Industry, Veterans and North Queensland | Write |
| Northern TerritoryOpposition | Ed SmeltALP · Member for Nightcliff | Shadow Minister for Community Safety | Write |
How to address a letter to a minister
Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, then their office address. Inside, open with Dear Minister. Only write "The Hon" if the minister holds that title; some state ministers do not. The address blocks on each politician page already use the right form. For more detail, see how to address a letter to an MP.
The Hon Yasmin Catley MP
Shop 1
204-206 Pacific Highway
Swansea NSW 2281
Dear Minister,
- Keep to one issue, and say exactly which program, service or decision you mean.
- Say what you want the minister to do, in one sentence.
- Include your full postal address so the office can reply.
- A short personal story carries more weight than statistics the department already has.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the police minister in New South Wales?+
The Hon Yasmin Catley MP (ALP) is the Minister for Police and Counter-terrorism in New South Wales, and also Minister for the Hunter.
Who is the police minister in Victoria?+
The Hon Paul Edbrooke MP (ALP) is the Minister for Police in Victoria, and also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Multicultural Affairs.
Who is the police minister in Queensland?+
The Hon Dan Purdie MP (LNP) is the Minister for Police and Emergency Services in Queensland.
Who is the police minister in Western Australia?+
The Hon Reece Whitby MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Police in Western Australia, and also Minister for Emergency Services and Minister for Great Southern.
Who is the police minister in South Australia?+
The Hon Michael Brown MP (ALP) is the Minister for Police in South Australia, and also Minister for Correctional Services and Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs.
Who is the police minister in Tasmania?+
The Hon Felix Ellis MP (LIB) is the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Management in Tasmania, and also Minister for Business, Industry and Resources, Minister for Innovation, Science and the Digital Economy and Minister for Skills and Jobs.
Who is the police minister in the Australian Capital Territory?+
Dr Marisa Paterson MLA (ALP) is the Minister for Police, Fire and Emergency Services in the Australian Capital Territory, and also Minister for Health, Minister for Mental Health and Minister for Gaming Reform.
Who is the police minister in the Northern Territory?+
The Hon Lia Finocchiaro MLA (CLP) is the Minister for Police in the Northern Territory, and also Chief Minister, Minister for Fire and Emergency Services and Minister for Defence NT.
Who is the shadow police minister?+
Oppositions in 8 of Australia's nine parliaments have a shadow minister covering police, all listed on this page.
Should I write to the federal or state police minister?+
Policing is mainly a state and territory responsibility: each has its own police force and a police minister. The Australian Federal Police handles federal crimes and community policing in the ACT; it sits in a federal portfolio rather than with a state police minister.
How do I contact the police minister?+
Write a letter. Address the envelope to the minister by name and title, followed by their office address, and open with "Dear Minister". Federal ministers can be written to at Parliament House, Canberra ACT 2600. State and territory ministers can be written to at their electorate office, which passes portfolio mail on to their ministerial office.