The Defence Security and Vetting Service (formerly the ''Defence Security Authority'') is an agency in the Strategic Policy and Intelligence of the
Australian Department of Defence responsible for
protective security
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, providing
vetting
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services, developing security policy, investigating major security incidents and monitoring security performance. It is the parent agency for the Australian Government Security Vetting Agency (AGSVA) and manages the Defence Industry Security Program (DISP).
Functions
It monitors and reports on security compliance, performance and risks; grants security clearances for Defence and Defence Industry Security Program members, conducts clearance revalidations and re-evaluations; develops and promulgates security policy that complies with Australian Government protective security policy and meets Defence's needs and assisting Groups and the Services with security policy implementation.
See also
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Defense Security Service
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Direction de la Protection et de la Sécurité de la Défense
References
External links
Defence Security AuthorityOpen Australia Search Parliamentary records mentioning 'defence security authority'.
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