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Security intelligence

Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS)

The Australian Secret Intelligence Service (ASIS) is Australia's overseas intelligence collection agency. Its primary function is to obtain and distribute information, not readily available by other means, about the capabilities, intentions and activities of individuals or organisations outside Australia, which may impact on Australian interests, and the wellbeing of its citizens.

http://www.asis.gov.au/

Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO)

The Australian Security Intelligence Organisation (ASIO) is Australia's security service. ASIO's main role is to gather information and produce intelligence that will enable it to warn the government about activities or situations that might endanger Australia's national security.

http://www.asio.gov.au/

Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO)

The Defence Imagery and Geospatial Organisation (DIGO) provides geospatial intelligence, from imagery and other sources, in support of Australia's defence and national interests.

http://www.defence.gov.au/digo/

Defence Intelligence Organisation

The Defence Intelligence Organisation (DIO) is an intelligence assessment agency that provides services and advice at the national level. Its mandate is to support Defence and Australian Government decision-making and assist with the planning and conduct of Australian Defence Force operations.

http://www.defence.gov.au/dio/index.html

Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS)

The Inspector-General of Intelligence and Security (IGIS) is a key element of the accountability regime for Australia's intelligence and security agencies.

http://www.igis.gov.au/

Office of National Assessments (ONA)

The Office of National Assessments (ONA) is an autonomous body, founded by an Act of Parliament under which it reports direct to the Prime Minister. ONA produces reports on international political, strategic and economic matters in order to assist the Prime Minister, Ministers and Departments in the formation of policy and plans.

http://www.ona.gov.au/

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