Departmental Communications Regarding The Desmond Freeman Case ​

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Department of Home Affairs released internal communications regarding a shooting incident at a rural property in Porepunkah, Victoria on 26 August 2025. The disclosure consists of holding lines prepared for media distribution by the National Security and Crisis Communication branch. The documents indicate one police officer was reported injured, with two others missing during an ongoing search. The holding lines emphasised ongoing Victoria Police response, public safety warnings to avoid the area, and concern for officer safety. Internal clearance was obtained from the Australian Federal Police, ASIO, and Victoria Police before release. Extensive redactions under FOI exemption 22(1)(a)(ii) conceal sender and recipient identities, contact details, and other personnel information throughout the communications.