The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs has today issued a mandatory Direction under the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) to government entities to manage a protective security risk to the Commonwealth.
Direction 003-2025 – Online Disclosure of Security Clearance and National Security Information
PSPF Direction 003-2025 requires Australian Government entities to manage the risks arising from personnel disclosing information that identifies or alludes to their access to security classified material, including the fact that they hold a security clearance, on online platforms, by expanding established personnel security risk management and monitoring activities and including a specific policy prohibiting publication of this information.
For more information, see Direction 003-2025 on the Directions page.