ASD Statement regarding reporting by the Australian Financial Review

The Director-General and ASD manage probity and the management of conflicts of interest with the utmost seriousness.

Consistent with ASD and Australian Public Service conflict of interest frameworks, the Director-General of ASD, Ms Abigail Bradshaw CSC, has made all appropriate declarations, including during her previous tenure as Head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC).

Appropriate and rigorous management strategies have been in place. These include declarations in writing, verbal declarations in meetings, and restricting Ms Bradshaw’s involvement in any relevant capability decisions. Ms Bradshaw has not been the delegate for, or involved in, any decision to award or not award contracts to BAE Systems Digital Intelligence during her tenure at ASD.

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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and their continuing connections to land, sea and communities. We pay our respects to them, their cultures and their Elders; past, present and emerging. We also recognise Australia's First Peoples' enduring contribution to Australia's national security.

Authorised by the Australian Government, Canberra