The AFP never comment on security matters, it's just the standard company line.
Eg. John Howard wore a bullet-proof vest to a gun rally in Sale, East Vic. Whilst it was blatantly obvious that he wore it, they refused to comment as it was a "matter of national security."
The mere fact that the AFP may own or operate an aircraft that is even remotely to do with security means that they are legally bound to not comment. The fact that they won't comment on it doesn't make it "Top Secret," it could be a 172 for all we know and you would still get the same company line.
HH says:
PS: Where would one apply for these top secret missions?
Jobs@AFP - AFP Sorry HH, there doesn't seem to be any secret squirrel spy pilot positions open at the moment.
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