Border Force boss under ‘personal’ investigation

THE head of the Australian Border Force has taken leave amid an external investigation, reportedly into his personal behaviour.

THE head of the Australian Border Force has taken leave amid an external investigation.

Roman Quaedvlieg has been commissioner since 2015.

Acting Immigration Minister Michael Keenan last night confirmed an investigation involving Mr Quaedvlieg was under way.

“A matter is under consideration by appropriate authorities,” Mr Keenan said in a statement.

The former AFP officer has taken leave. Picture: Jack Tran

There are reports the commissioner had attracted scrutiny over personal behaviour, and the Courier-Mailhas reported Mr Quaedvlieg is facing allegations he was involved in an “inappropriate relationship”.

Mr Keenan did not reveal what the investigation concerned.

“There will be no further comment until that process is complete.”

Mr Quaedvlieg, pictured with Immigration Minister Peter Dutton, has headed ABF since 2015.

Former Immigration media chief, who has previously clashed with Mr Quaedvlieg, yesterday tweeted the ABF commissioner was being investigated, inviting speculation and urging reporters to investigate.

“When will ABF answer media’s questions about the boss’s behaviour?” he questioned.

Mr Quaedvlieg’s official Twitter account has been dormant since 25 May.

The former Australian Federal Police Officer, who also worked for the Queensland Police Service, is respected within the Turnbull government and has been touted as a frontrunner to head a new homeland-style security agency.