❓ A WA parliamentary question seeks information on national security clearance vetting processes for senior officers within the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC). The answer confirms the policy and access restrictions pending clearance.
AnsweredQoN 1543Legislative Council
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The budget papers demonstrate that the Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) is engaged in serious work on security and emergency matters, and I ask: (a) is it still departmental policy that senior DPC officers undergo a national security clearance vetting process; (b) which positions within DPC require security vetting and to what level of clearance; and (c) have all individuals appointed to these positions undertaken this security vetting to the appropriate clearance level and, if not, why not?
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Answered
11 September 2018
Responded by
Leader of the House representing the Premier
Response time
9 days
(a)-(c) DPC officers that have, or may have, a need to access classified information are required to undergo a national security clearance vetting process. Until these officers receive a national security clearance they do not access classified information, unless the Australian Government approves a short term access arrangement.
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