Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets briefing

Defence is hosting a briefing on the new Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) legislation and program.

The Defence Amendment (Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets) Act 2024 commenced on 6 May 2024. The legislation is designed to protect Australia’s military secrets and strengthen our national security by protecting Australia’s military techniques, tactics and procedures.

The briefing will contain:

• SAMS overview and context
  • background
  • who SAMS applies to
  • legislation and relevant instruments
• Foreign Work Authorisation information
• SAMS Program key activities
• Support and awareness
• Question and answer Session.

Registration

The virtual session dates and times are provided in the table. Please complete the registration form to confirm attendance.