CANBERRA, ACT, July 15 -- Australian Federal Police issued the following media release:
A Brisbane man, 64, is expected to face NSW Bail Division Court today (15 July, 2026) after allegedly committing an act of indecency on a domestic flight.
The AFP will allege the man inappropriately touched a female passenger seated next to him during a flight from Perth to Sydney yesterday (14 July, 2026).
Following a request for assistance from airline staff, AFP officers met the aircraft on its arrival at Sydney Airport and interviewed passengers and airline staff.
The man was charged with one count of an act of indecency without consent, contrary to section 60(1) of the Crimes Act (ACT), by virtue of section 15(1) of the Crimes (Aviation) Act (Cth).
The offence carries a maximum penalty of seven years' imprisonment.
AFP Detective Acting Superintendent James McMillan said all passengers had the right to feel safe when travelling.
"Inappropriate and indecent behaviour is unacceptable in any setting, including on board aircraft," Det a/Supt McMillan said.
"The AFP is committed to holding offenders to account and supporting victims who come forward to report these incidents.
"We encourage anyone who experiences or witnesses inappropriate conduct during a flight or within the airport setting to report it to airline staff or police as soon as possible."
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).
You can make a difference!
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