Security of government business
The PSPF as Australian Government policy
The Minister issued the following Directive on the Security of Government Business on 1 November 2024:
Directive on the Security of Government Business
The Australian Government is committed to ensuring the secure delivery of government business and continuing to build trust and confidence in our ability to engage with and manage security risks.
As the Minister responsible for protective security policy for the Australian Government, I direct Accountable Authorities of non-corporate Commonwealth entities that are subject to the Public Governance, Performance and Accountability Act 2013 to comply with the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF).
The PSPF sets the Australian Government’s minimum protective security standards to achieve effective and efficient secure delivery of government business, both domestically and internationally.
Entities must implement the PSPF requirements within their unique security risk environments.
Security is everyone's responsibility. I expect all Australian Government personnel to support a positive, embedded security culture.
The Australian Government, led by the Department of Home Affairs, will continue to assess emerging security risks and develop and refine protective security policy that reflects the current threat environment in which entities conduct their business.
Hon Tony Burke MP
Minister for Home Affairs
Minister for Immigration and Multicultural Affairs
Minister for Cyber Security