A New South Wales man appeared in Perth Magistrates Court today (14 July, 2025) charged with disorderly behaviour at Perth Airport.
The AFP responded to a request for assistance at an airline lounge inside the domestic terminal yesterday (13 July, 2025).
The AFP will allege the man, 34, was intoxicated and used inappropriate language in the presence of other passengers inside the lounge - including children - while he spoke on a mobile phone.
Due to his alleged behaviour, the man was refused bar service and left the lounge. However, he returned a short time later and was refused re-entry.
The man then allegedly acted aggressively towards lounge staff, who called the AFP.
He then allegedly resisted police, before he was charged with:
- One count of acting in a disorderly manner in public, contrary to section 74A of the Criminal Code (Cth). The maximum penalty for this offence is a $6000 fine; and
- One count of obstructing a public official, contrary to section 172(2) of the Criminal Code Act Compilation Act 1913 (WA). The maximum penalty for this offence is two years' imprisonment.
The man was granted bail and is next scheduled to appear in Perth Magistrates Court on 11 August, 2025.
AFP Acting Superintendent Peter Brindal said the AFP had a zero-tolerance approach to anti-social or aggressive behaviour anywhere inside the Perth Airport precinct.
"The airport is a shared safe space and airport staff should not have to deal with intoxicated passengers, verbal abuse or any other kind of unruly behaviour," a/Supt Brindal said.
"The AFP works closely with our partners in the airline industry to intervene if anyone's behaviour in, or around, an airport becomes aggressive."
Stop and think. A safe journey starts with you.
Every piece of information you provide could be the key to identifying and preventing a threat at our airports. That's why the AFP is asking you to adopt the; "See it. Hear it. Report it." approach.
Behaviours to report include:
- Taking photos of security cameras, screening or perimeter fencing
- Avoiding screening
- Leaving bags unattended
- Loitering
- Concealing identity
- Exhibiting erratic behaviour
If you see it or hear it, report it to Airport Watch at 131 237 (131 AFP).
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