Information Relating To The Guiding Document Relating To Protective Security In The Productivity Commission FOI Disclosure 2025/8 (pdf - 606.5 Kb)

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The Productivity Commission released its protective security policy plan, authorised 17 September 2025, which outlines how the organisation implements the Australian Government's Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF). The document establishes security objectives focused on identifying and mitigating protective security risks while maintaining proportionate measures that balance operational effectiveness. The plan applies to all PC personnel including the Chair, Commissioners, staff, contractors, and external third parties. It articulates six security principles, emphasising that security is collective responsibility, embedded culture is critical, and security enables effective government delivery. The framework references the Department of Home Affairs' PSPF administration and its five-tier structure comprising principles, protective security domains, policy requirements, standards/technical manuals, and guidelines. The document confirms the Chair as accountable authority for security risks and establishes an action, evaluation, and learning cycle for security management. The plan provides foundational governance structure for managing information, people, and asset