



Who We Are
The AFS (Australian Forensic Society) was formed in 1971 to bring together scientists, police, criminalists, pathologists, and legal professionals actively involved in forensic science. In 1988 the AFS recognised New Zealand members and became the ANZFSS.
Our objectives are to enhance the quality of forensic science through our international symposium and the events and meetings by each branch about forensic science. The ANZFSS accepts membership from all persons with bona fide interests in forensic science, and has drawn up a Code of Professional Practice for its members.
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Facial recognition technology in criminal justice: Law, ethics, principles – Virtual Event
Dear ANZFSS member, Please join us for the next virtual event by the Wellington branch of the Australia New Zealand Forensic Science Society, which will be hosted on Zoom. Date and time: Wednesday,...
WA Branch Webinar – Morten Allentoft: A Brief Prehistory of Europe Written in Ancient DNA
The WA Branch invites you to join us for our next virtual webinar, to be held via Zoom on Wednesday 11th May 2022, commencing at 6:30 pm AWST. Please check your timezone if you will be joining us f...
ANZFSS Symposium
The 25th International Symposium of the ANZFSS will be held at the Hilton Brisbane Hotel between the 11th and 15th September 2022. The theme for the Brisbane symposium is “Forensics: Designing...
Latest News
Bryan Found Symposium Award – OPEN
The Bryan Found Symposium Award is NOW OPEN. Dr Bryan Found was a true champion of forensic science, incredibly passionate for improvement and development. In memory of Bryan, the Found family ha...
Executive News
The ANZFSS Symposium Awards have now closed. Thank you to everyone who has applied. Melissa Airlie Secretary – ANZFSS Executive
...Inaugural Forensic Science Forum
Conceptualised after the cancellation of the IAFS/ANZFSS Symposium initially planned for 2020, the WA Branch hosted its Inaugural Forensic Science Forum on 1 October 2021. The program featured gues...