National Security Publications

Page contains information about violent extremist material offences in sections 474.45B and 474.45C of the Criminal Code Act 1995

For entities wanting to use identity verification services, access policies set out the criteria entities must satisfy to gain and maintain access to the relevant identity verification services. Entities must comply with all access criteria while accessing the services. The access criteria include requirements to protect personal information and obligations to be met for use of the services.

Annual report under the Identity Verification Services Act 2023 on the use and operation of the identity verification services between 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024.

Government Response to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security’s Advisory Report on the Counter-Terrorism Legislation Amendment (Declared Areas) Bill 2024.

Annual report of nondisclosure and witness exclusion certificates given, special court orders made and special advocates appointed in control order proceedings.

Government response to the recommendations of the Legal and Constitutional Affairs Legislation Committee’s inquiry report: Criminal Code Amendment (Prohibition of Nazi Symbols) Bill 2023.

The Attorney-General, Minister responsible for the Australian Federal Police, is required by sections 104.29, 105.47 and 105A.22 of the Criminal Code and section 3UJB of the Crimes Act to provide an annual report in respect of control orders, preventative detention orders and post-sentence orders during the financial year.

On 23 June 2023, the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting (DDMM) announced the release of the National Strategy for Identity Resilience (the Strategy).

The Recording of a name to establish identity—Better practice guidelines aim to improve consistency and accuracy in the use of a name, particularly as an identifier by Australian Government agencies.

If you are a victim of Commonwealth identity crime and satisfy the criteria outlined below, you may use this form to apply to a magistrate in your State or Territory for a Commonwealth Victims’ Certificate.

The National Identity Proofing Guidelines (Guidelines) outline best practice processes for public and private sector organisations to deliver effective identity proofing - establishing a person is who they say they are.

Government responses to reports of the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM)

Policy Guideline that sets out factors the Attorney-General may consider when determining whether to consent to a prosecution of terrorist organisation offences related to Hamas.

Policy Guideline that sets out factors the Attorney-General may consider when determining whether to consent to a prosecution related to Hizballah.

On 4 July 2019, the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security commenced an inquiry into the impact of the exercise of law enforcement and intelligence powers on the freedom of the press. On 15 December, the Government released its response to that inquiry.

Government response to the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Richardson review).

Copy of the unclassified report of the Comprehensive Review of the Legal Framework of the National Intelligence Community (the Richardson Review). The report is provided in 4 volumes.

Reviews, reports and activities undertaken by the Independent National Security Legislation Monitor (INSLM)

Information on the process for an advisory review of an adverse security assessment. The brochure is available in English, Arabic, Farsi (Persian), Hazaragi, Sinhalese, Tamil and Rohingya.

The role and function of the Independent Reviewer in conducting reviews of adverse security assessments.