The heads of police, military, customs and immigration agencies from across 24 jurisdictions will convene in Brisbane this week at the eighth annual Joint Heads of Pacific Security (JHoPS) meeting to discuss strategic priorities and advance Pacific-led responses to regional security challenges.
The meeting will focus on exploring new approaches to strengthening collective action and operational cooperation, through enhanced interoperability between nations.
JHoPS principals will also participate in guided tours of Gallipoli Barracks and Pinkenba Hub where they will explore two Pacific-led deployable capabilities: the Pacific Response Group and the Pacific Police Support Group. Notably, the Pinkenba Hub that opened in 2024 has already been used to train over 40 police officers from 11 Pacific countries as members of the Pacific Police Support Group.
Australia remains committed to working alongside our Pacific partners on regional initiatives to enhance means of effective cooperation.
Quotes attributable to Chief of Defence Force, Admiral David Johnston AC RAN:
"JHoPS is a unique opportunity to meet with Pacific partners to develop more rapid and capable frameworks in support of a secure and resilient region.
"I thank our Pacific friends for their participation. This forum provides a key opportunity to advance practical, Pacific-led security cooperation."
Quotes attributable to Australian Border Force Commissioner Gavan Reynolds AO:
"For customs and immigration agencies, JHoPS is about practical coordination at the border, improving how we manage the movement of people and goods across the Pacific.
"The meeting allows agencies to share operational experience and align approaches in areas such as maritime borders, traveler movements and trade facilitation, where consistency and trust matter."
Quotes attributable to Australian Federal Police Commissioner Krissy Barrett APM:
"Pacific police are valued and trusted partners for the AFP, and together we are resolute in protecting our region from the threats of complex organised crime and other transnational threats that undermine community safety, resilience and sovereignty across our region.
"The AFP will always champion and advocate for our trusted and valued Pacific police partners and we welcome the opportunity provided by the eighth JHoPS meeting to advance our shared ambitions for regional peace and security."
