National Security Publications

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

This fact sheet contains information about Criminal Code Act 1995 offences for publicly displaying prohibited hate symbols (Nazi and terrorist organisation symbols).

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 National Identity Proofing Guidelines 2014 (the Guidelines) provide a more robust, yet flexible risk-based approach to identity proofing than the traditional '100 point check'.

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.

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.

The review will comprehensively examine the effectiveness of the legislative framework for the National Intelligence Community (NIC) and prepare findings and recommendations for any reforms.

The Home Affairs Minister, as the minister responsible for the AFP, is required by sections 104.29 and 105.47 of the Criminal Code to provide an annual report in respect of control orders and preventative detention orders made during the year.