Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets – Implications for Employers

Are you aware of the new Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets (SAMS) provisions in the Defence Act? From 6 August, the SAMS provisions prohibit:

• Former Australian defence personnel from performing any work for foreign military organisations or government bodies
• Australian citizens and permanent residents performing certain work for foreign military organisation or government bodies

Read more in this update to know how the SAMS provisions may affect your employees and, consequently, your business.