Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF) Release 2026 0156: 0156 Conduct minimum personnel security checks for the level

Requirement 0156 (Part Five: Personnel, section 19.3 Personnel Security Vetting Process; applies to Authorised Vetting Agencies; dated 31 October 2024; retained from Release 2025): The clearance subject's eligibility and suitability to hold a Baseline, Negative Vetting 1, Negative Vetting 2 or Positive Vetting security clearance is assessed by conducting the minimum personnel security checks for the commensurate security clearance level. Table 28: identity (DVS), citizenship, background for 5 or 10 years (PV greater of 10 years or from 16), secrecy acknowledgement, referees, digital footprint, police check (no exclusion at Baseline, full exclusion above), financial history, financial statement (NV1 and above), financial probity (PV), ASIO assessment (NV1 and above), security interview (NV2 and PV), psychological assessment (PV), statutory declaration where a state agency vets.