Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026
Part Five: Personnel (sections 16 to 22) – Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026

Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 0148: 0148 Exceptional business need and risk assessment before a citizenship waiver

Requirement 0148 (Part Five: Personnel, section 18.6.1 Security Clearances; applies to All entities; dated 01 July 2026; modified in Release 2026): The Sponsoring Entity establishes an exceptional business need and conducts a risk assessment in accordance with the Australian Government Personnel Security Adjudicative Standard and its annexes, before a citizenship eligibility waiver is considered for a non-Australian citizen who has a valid visa and work rights to work in an identified position. Modified in Release 2026: for non-citizens with a valid visa and work rights, following the Adjudicative Standard and its annexes; the assessment considers conflicts of interest, AVA and ASIO advice, period of access, conditions, visa status and citizenship intent, AUSTEO exclusion and ASIO country threat assessments.

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