To safeguard our community and uphold national interests amid growing global engagement, ACU enforces robust national security compliance measures. These pages outline ACU's approach to national security compliance, including our procedures, responsibilities, and reporting mechanisms for foreign interference, foreign arrangements, autonomous sanctions, defence export controls, and foreign bribery.
In today's interconnected world, we enjoy unprecedented opportunities for international collaboration, knowledge sharing and cultural exchange. These connections help drive innovative research, offer diverse learning experiences and provide global perspectives. However, as we expand our international collaborations, we also face increased risks such as intellectual property theft, hidden influence on research and teaching, and threats to academic freedom.
It's crucial for us to understand these challenges, and to foster a safe, secure and ethical environment. To mitigate these risks, and safeguard ACU's brand and the national interest, the University implements rigorous national security compliance measures.
ACU is dedicated to safeguarding its community and research by actively addressing the risks of foreign interference through strong protective measures and a culture of transparency.
Learn moreACU is committed to complying with Australia’s autonomous sanctions laws by ensuring all international partnerships, research activities, and engagements align with national regulations and ethical standards.
Learn moreACU regularly partners with universities, governments and private industry outside of Australia to meet its objectives. In doing so, we comply with the Defence Trade Controls Act (2012) to ensure we protect Australia's national interests.
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