The Administrative Arrangements Order of 3 August 2023 transferred responsibility for protective security policy, including the Protective Security Policy Framework, from the Attorney-General's Department to the Department of Home Affairs. These Machinery of Government (MOG) changes began on 4 August 2023.

The PSPF Reporting Portal will transfer to the Department of Home Affairs on 11 June 2024. Before 11 June 2024, all entities and users must set up new authentication credentials through VANguard. You can get more information by contacting the Government Protective Security Policy section at pspf@homeaffairs.gov.au or the PSPF hotline on 02 5127 9999.

Protective Security Guide for Chief Security Officers

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

The information provided complements, and should be read in conjunction with, Securing government business: Protective security guidance for executives.