The Australian Government's Protective Security Manual14 (PSM) is issued by the Attorney-General. The Manual outlines policies and associated guidance, and minimum standards on protective security matters that are applicable to Australian Government agencies.
The PSM provides minimum common standards in protective security for all Australian Government agencies and contractors and their employees performing services for and on behalf of the Australian Government. These minimum standards ensure that there is a consistent approach to protective security within and between agencies.
Part F of the PSM provides agency management with detailed policies, guidance and minimum standards relating to procurements involving protective security functions or considerations.
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14 Attorney-General's Department, Protective Security Manual, August 2005.