/legalandrisk/ en /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets The Australian government passed the Defence Amendment Safeguarding Australia’s Military Secrets Act (SAMS), which will be enforced from 7 August 2024. The legislation requires certain Australian citizens and permanent residents to have a Foreign Work Authorisation (FWA) when working for or providing military-related training to a foreign military or foreign government body (including foreign public universities). Individuals have a personal obligation to obtain the FWA. July 08 2024 Noortje van Krieken /legalandrisk/news/list/2024/07/08/safeguarding-australias-military-secrets