Australian Security Intelligence Organisation
(ASIO)
Home Affairs
ASIO's role is to identify and investigate threats to security, wherever they arise, and to provide advice to protect Australia, its people and its interests. ASIO's functions are set out in the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation Act 1979 (the ASIO Act).
Security is defined in the ASIO Act as espionage, serious threats to Australia's territorial and border integrity, sabotage, politically motivated violence, the promotion of communal violence, attacks on Australia's defence system, and acts of foreign interference. It also includes the carrying out of Australia's responsibilities to any foreign country in relation to threats to security with a particular focus on politically motivated violence.
ABN 37 467 566 201
Appropriations 547916000
Departmental expenses 602155000
Average staffing level 1930
Sections
Further information
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Type of Body
A. Non Corporate Commonwealth Entity
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GFS Sector Classification
GGS
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Established By / Under
PGPA Rule (Schedule 1)
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
A. Principal
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Materiality
Material
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GFS Function / Sector Reported
Public Order and Safety
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Auditor
ANAO
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Creation Date
16 March 1949
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Postal Address
GPO Box 2176, Canberra ACT 2601
Enquiry Lines
Title | Phone Number | Hours of Operation | Description |
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ASIO - Australian Security Intelligence | 1800 020 648 |
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