This National Security Strategy (the Strategy) is Australia’s first. It provides an overarching framework for our national security efforts, and sets priorities for the next five years. The Strategy is an important next step following the 2008 National Security Statement, which articulated Australia’s national security agenda and set in motion reforms to strengthen the national...

The Federal Government's new Asia policy argues that in order to thrive in the Asian century, Australia needs a clear plan to seize the economic opportunities that will flow and to manage the strategic challenges that will arise. Foreword Asia’s rise is changing the world. This is a defining feature of the 21st century—the Asian...

This is the first comprehensive review of the Australian intelligence community since the 2004 inquiry conducted by Mr Philip Flood AO. The Flood inquiry recommended that Australia’s intelligence agencies undergo external review every five to seven years. The full, classified Report was considered by the Government in November and work is underway to implement recommendations...

To mark the 10th anniversary of the United Nations International Year of Volunteers, the Australian government has developed this National Volunteering Strategy. The aim of the strategy is to ensure that by 2021, volunteering is encouraged, supported and recognised by all Australians.

This paper seeks to start discussion how government, industry and the community can work together to address the challenges and risks arising from greater digital engagement. The result of this conversation will be the release of Australia’s first Cyber White Paper in the first half of 2012. This discussion paper seeks your views on a...