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Baseline Security Clearance Level

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Definition overview

1 Definition

A Baseline Security Clearance is the lowest of the four security clearance levels granted by the Department of Defence. The Baseline Security Clearance permits access to classified resources up to and including 'PROTECTED'.

2 References

Department of Defence Security clearances - Overview

3 Definition Information

Approved Date

24/4/2025

Effective Date

24/4/2025

Record No

25/423PL

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