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What you need to know when using this website.

We provide this website to inform the public and to provide guidance to government agencies and their suppliers.

We frequently update our content — please return to the site as required to ensure you have the latest advice.

The material on this website may include the views or advice of third parties. It also includes links to external websites.

These do not necessarily reflect:

• the views of the Australian Public Service Commission (APSC) or of the Australian Government
• our commitment to a particular course of action.

We are careful when choosing external website links. However, we are not responsible for the information on them.

We do not necessarily endorse the information. Please make your own decision on how accurate, current and reliable the information is.

We apply a range of security controls to protect our websites from unauthorised access. However, you should be aware that:

• the World Wide Web is an insecure public network
• there is a risk that your transactions may be seen, intercepted or modified by third parties
• downloadable files may contain computer viruses, disabling codes, worms or other devices or defects

The Commonwealth accepts no liability for any interference with or damage to your computer system, software or data occurring in connection with, or relating to, this website or its use.

You should take appropriate and adequate precautions to prevent damage to your computer system, software or data. See how by visiting cyber.gov.au.

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Anyone using this material should note that it includes public sector information licensed under the UK Open Government Licence v2.0 and v3.0.

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