About ASIO
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 is Australia's national security intelligence service.
ASIO's main role is to gather information and produce intelligence that will enable it to warn the government about activities or situations that might endanger Australia's national security.
The ASIO Act defines "security" as the protection of Australia's territorial and border integrity from serious threats, and the protection of Australia and its people from espionage, sabotage, politically motivated violence, the promotion of communal violence, attacks on Australia's defence system, and acts of foreign interference.
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ASIO's New Central Office
In October 2005 the government agreed to the Taylor Review recommendation to increase ASIO's staffing level to 1860 by 2010-11.
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The ASIO Business Liaison Unit (BLU) provides a public interface between the Australian Intelligence Community and Australian business.
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Work For Us
Join our team, to help protect Australia from threats to national security.
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Legislative Accountability
We operate within a particularly stringent oversight and accountability framework.
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Report a Threat
Call the National Security Hotline on 1800 123 400.
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FAQs
Answers to some of the most common questions asked of ASIO.
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