Defending & protecting Australia and Australia's future from security threats

Working to prevent serious threats to our national interests and protect the Australian way of life.

Protecting Australians from hatred, discrimination and prejudice.

Identifying and disrupting people and crime syndicates who commit crimes involving human exploitation.

Terrorism poses serious threats and challenges to Australia. We play a lead role in keeping Australians safe from terrorism.

Combatting a serious criminal threat to Australia and Australians.

We keep travellers, Australian airports, and other Australian interests safe.

Stopping the supply of illegal drugs to Australia, detecting and disrupting anyone who imports or exports border-controlled drugs.

Combating serious and organised crime to protect the physical and financial security of Australia.

Protecting the security and safety of the Australian economy, people and businesses.

Working with our partners in Australia and overseas to stamp out fraud and corruption against the Commonwealth of Australia.

Investigating the possession and use of illegal firearms and weapons in Australia.

We target child exploitation offenders and remove children from harm.

Investigating people, groups and countries that violate human rights.

Investigating offences against Australia and its external territories.