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Australian Government Security Vetting Agency
AGSVA
1 October 2010 – present
Agency within the Department of Defence that conducts security clearance vetting for most Australian Government agencies, as well as for state and territory agencies and contractors.
How it came into existence
Commenced on 1 October 2010 within Defence's security area by executive decision, centralising security vetting previously done by Defence's own security vetting service and by individual Australian Government agencies.
- Security clearance vetting
Main functions
- Security clearance vetting for Australian Government personnel and contractors
- Revalidation and review of existing clearances
- Vetting for state and territory agencies and industry on Commonwealth sponsorship
- Clearance maintenance and change-of-circumstances reporting
Where it sits
In the portfolio of Department of Defence.
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 23 October 2015 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
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