Are the police in Australia independent of the government?

• No, they follow the government's orders
• No, they are controlled by the judge
• Yes, they are independent
  Explanation:

  "The Australian police are independent of the government in their day-to-day law enforcement activities and decision-making. However, they are still accountable to the government and must adhere to laws and regulations set by the Parliament."
• Yes, but only in criminal cases