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In Australia, more than 38,000 missing persons reports are received by police each year. While most people are found within a short period of time, there remain approximately 2,600 long term missing persons; those who have been missing for more than three months. Missing persons’ cases are investigated by State and Territory police.

Who is missing?

The National Missing Persons Coordination Centre (NMPCC) uses a variety of methods including this website to profile missing persons across the country. Our promotion of missing persons includes; Missing Persons Posters, Facebook and social media, outdoor advertising, partnerships with corporate supporters and through events such as International Missing Children’s Day and National Missing Persons Week.

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Please note: the cases listed do not represent every missing person in Australia that has been reported to police. The NMPCC profiles cases provided by State and Territory Missing Persons Units when the missing person is considered long-term. If you are searching for a specific missing person, or a person matching a specific description, please see our site search tips page.

John Green

John Ray Green was last seen early MAY 2003 by his neighbours. He told his neighbours he was going to Sydney to attend a funeral. John’s Vehicle was located by a camper in the...

Missing Person Liam Brady

Liam BRADY

Liam David Brady was last sighted on 3 February 2000 at Amata in the far north of South Australia.

At the time of his disappearance Liam was involved in a dispute with family...

Missing person from Queensland John Edward Brown

John BROWN

John Edward Brown was last seen in Brisbane on 15 June 2016.  He failed to attend an appointment on 16 June 2016. He was reported missing by family on 29 August 2016. All...

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