National security

PM&C provides high quality policy advice and support to the Prime Minister and Cabinet on national security issues.

National security is about protecting our territory and institutions, and ensuring the safety of all Australians. 

PM&C helps the Prime Minister and the Government to make decisions on national security issues. We provide high quality policy advice and support to the Prime Minister and the Cabinet. This includes through the coordination of government activities, policy development, and program delivery support relating to:

  • Border Security
  • Counter Foreign Interference
  • Counter Terrorism
  • Critical Infrastructure
  • Cyber Security
  • Defence Capability
  • Defence Industry
  • Law Enforcement
  • Intelligence Policy
  • Irregular Migration
  • Strategic Policy.

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Statement
Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work

Media Statement - Independent Review of Commonwealth funding for strategic policy work