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Safeguarding Australia's Military Secrets

Posted on Jul 8 2024 by a1232928

The Australian government passed the Defence Amendment Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Act (SAMS), which will be enforced from 7 August 2024. The legislation requires certain Australian citizens and permanent residents to have a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) when working for or providing military-related training to a foreign military or foreign government body (including foreign public universities). Individuals have a personal obligation to obtain the FWA.

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