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National Security Bill: factsheets

Factsheets giving details of the different measures contained in the National Security Bill.

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On Tuesday 11 July 2023, the National Security Bill received royal assent and will now be known as the National Security Act 2023.

These documents explain the details of the current National Security Bill on the following topics:

State threats offences

  • espionage

  • prohibited places

  • sabotage

  • foreign interference

  • obtaining a material benefit from a foreign intelligence service

  • state link

  • aggravating factor

State threats tools and powers

  • powers of arrest and detention

  • power of search and seizure

  • financial and property investigation powers

  • protected material definition

  • state threats prevention and investigation measures (STPIMS)

Foreign Influence Registration Scheme

Additional provisions

  • Serious Crime Act amendment