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Directions issued by the Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs to manage protective security risks to the Commonwealth.

The PSPF Assessment Report 2021–22 is the fourth report using the 4-level security maturity model to measure implementation of the PSPF requirements.

The PSPF Assessment Report 2020–21 is the third report using the 4-level security maturity model to measure implementation of the PSPF requirements.

The Protective Security Policy Framework 2019–20 Assessment Report is the second report using the 4-level security maturity model to measure implementation of the PSPF requirements.

All non-corporate Commonwealth entities submitted a PSPF maturity report for the 2018–19 reporting period.

The Protective Security Guide for Chief Security Officers provides an overview of the Chief Security Officer role and how to successfully implement the PSPF.

All non-corporate Commonwealth entities submitted a PSPF compliance report for the 2017–18 reporting period

The PSPF reporting portal quick start guide provides an overview of how to access the PSPF online reporting portal and the annual assessment process.

Requirement 2 of PSPF policy 5: Reporting on security mandates that entities must report any significant or reportable security incidents to the relevant authority or affected entity.

The Securing government business: Protective security guidance for executives booklet provides a summary of all the PSPF core and supporting requirements.