About us

VGT members work together to deliver innovative, global strategies that address some of the biggest challenges facing law enforcement in tackling online child sexual abuse. We use a number of tools to enable us to protect children and tackle this global crime.

The AFP is the current chair of the VGT. For more information contact us at VGT-Secretariat@afp.gov.auDo not report safeguarding concerns about a child or young person to this email address. You should report any concerns to your local police.

In Australia, members of the public who have information about people involved in child abuse are urged to contact the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation. If you know abuse is happening right now or a child is at risk, call police immediately on000.

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The growth and expansion of the Virtual Global Taskforce over the past 20 years highlights the drive and commitment by international law enforcement agencies to create a hostile environment for those seeking to commit crimes against children."

Justine Gough, Virtual Global Taskforce Chair
Assistant Commissioner, AFP

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Online child sexual abuse is a global problem and is growing in scale and complexity as technology advances. The AFP and its partners are committed to stopping child exploitation and abuse."

Helen Schneider, Virtual Global Taskforce Co-Chair
Commander, AFP