The Australian Government is currently following caretaker conventions until the results of the 2025 election are announced. No election-related material will be available on this website. For more information about the election, please visit the relevant minister’s or party's websites.

Significant security incident reporting template

  • Fact sheets
Download
Report a significant security incident template [PDF]
Report a significant security incident template [DOCX]
Publication date
Last updated

Requirement 2 of PSPF policy 5: Reporting on security mandates that entities must report any significant or reportable security incidents to the relevant authority or affected entity. This includes reporting to the Department of Home Affairs.

A significant security incident is a deliberate, negligent or reckless action that leads, or could lead to, the loss, damage, compromise, corruption or disclosure of official resources. A significant security incident can have wide ranging and critical consequences for the entity and the Australian Government.

The Department of Home Affairs encourages entities to report significant security incidents to the Department of Home Affairs via the PSPF online reporting portal.

If you are unable to report via the PSPF online reporting portal, please complete the form below and send to PSPF@homeaffairs.gov.au. If the completed form is classified SECRET or above, please contact the PSPF Hotline on (02) 5127 9999 for advice on submitting.