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Copyright Statement

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Disclaimer

This publication and its contents have been meticulously prepared using publicly available information, research materials, and professional judgement considered reliable and current at the time of publication. However, the national security, sovereign capability, and defence sectors are dynamic and evolving, and the information presented may become outdated or subject to revision without notice. Allied Cleared Pty Ltd makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy, completeness, reliability, or suitability of the information provided for any particular purpose. To the maximum extent permitted by law, Allied Cleared Pty Ltd disclaims all liability for any direct, indirect, or consequential loss, damage, expense, or cost incurred by any person or organisation arising out of, or in connection with, reliance upon any information, material, or analysis contained in this publication. This content is intended solely for informational and strategic discussion purposes for senior practitioners and decision-makers within the defence, national security, and related sovereign capability sectors. It does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other specific professional advice. Readers should exercise independent judgement and seek appropriate advice tailored to their specific circumstances before acting on any content or recommendations herein. Hyperlinks, references, or frames to external websites are provided for convenience only. Allied Cleared Pty Ltd does not endorse, approve, or sponsor any material on those sites and accepts no liability for their accuracy, timeliness, legality, or content. Allied Cleared Pty Ltd does not warrant that material on linked sites is free from infringement of intellectual property rights.. Your use of this publication is at your own risk.

Privacy Policy

Allied Cleared Pty Ltd (“we”, “us”, “our”) is committed to protecting the privacy of our subscribers, clients, and website visitors. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, store, disclose, and protect your personal information in accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth), the Australian Privacy Principles (APPs), and—where relevant—the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We collect personal information when you subscribe to our services, interact with our website (https://alliedcleared.com.au), or contact us directly. “Personal information” is information about an identified individual or an individual who is reasonably identifiable, whether true or not, and whether recorded in material form or not. This policy applies to all personal information collected by Allied Cleared Pty Ltd, and any use or disclosure of that information, including via our website, email communications, subscription management processes, and business development activities. We manage personal information in an open and transparent manner, maintaining a clearly accessible privacy policy and procedures for handling personal data. We collect only personal information reasonably necessary for our functions and services, such as name, organisation, position, email address, payment details, and professional interests. Unsolicited personal information is handled in accordance with APP 4. We use and disclose personal information only for purposes you would reasonably expect (e.g., managing your subscription, delivering publications, responding to enquiries) or as permitted by law. We take reasonable steps to ensure personal information is accurate, complete, and up-to-date before use, and implement technical and organisational measures to protect it from misuse, interference, loss, unauthorised access, modification, or disclosure. You may request access to or correction of your personal information by contacting us at info@alliedcleared.com.au. We will respond promptly and in accordance with APP 12 and APP 13, subject to any legal exceptions. When we disclose personal information to overseas service providers, we will take reasonable steps to ensure they handle it in accordance with the APPs or equivalent standards. Our website uses cookies and similar technologies to improve user experience, analyse site usage, and customise content. Cookies do not themselves identify you personally. You may disable cookies via your browser settings, although this may affect site functionality. Your personal information may be stored or processed outside Australia (e.g., cloud service providers). Where transferred to countries with privacy laws substantially similar to the APPs, we rely on those protections. If transferred to jurisdictions without comparable laws, we secure contractual commitments to handle your data in accordance with the APPs. While we do not specifically target EU residents, if we process the data of individuals located in the EU, we acknowledge the GDPR’s extra-territorial scope (Article 3) and will comply where applicable GDPR.eu. The GDPR grants data subjects rights to access, rectification, erasure, restriction of processing, data portability, and objection to processing.. We may send you direct marketing communications (e.g., newsletters, event invitations) only if you have consented or where the content is closely related to our services and you would reasonably expect to receive it. Each marketing message includes a simple unsubscribe mechanism. If you believe we have breached your privacy rights, please contact us at info@alliedcleared.com.au. We will investigate promptly. If unsatisfied with our response, you may lodge a complaint with the Office of the Australian Information Commissioner. We may update this Privacy Policy to reflect changes in legislation or our practices. We will publish the revised policy on our website with an updated “Effective Date”. For enquiries, access or correction requests, or complaints, email info@alliedcleared.com.au.

Terms of Use

By accessing and using this publication and any services provided by Allied Cleared Pty Ltd, you agree to be bound by these Terms of Use: Content is provided for informational purposes only and must not be relied upon as legal, financial, investment, or professional advice. Redistribution, reproduction, or republication of content in whole or part is prohibited without prior written permission. You must not use this publication or site in any way that causes, or may cause, damage to the publication or impairment of access or availability. You agree to indemnify the author and Allied Cleared Pty Ltd against all claims, losses, damages, liabilities, costs, and expenses arising out of your use or misuse of, or reliance upon, the content.

Editorial Integrity Statement

Allied Cleared Pty Ltd is committed to the highest standards of professional integrity and editorial independence. All content is prepared using considered judgement, verifiable sources, and publicly available data current at the time of writing. The analysis is independent of client, commercial, or government influence and is intended to provide value to the Australian defence sector and its international allies. The aim is for accuracy and clarity. Feedback is welcome to ensure ongoing improvement and alignment with sector needs. If you have any concerns or enquiries regarding this legal notice, policies, or the content of this publication, please contact Allied Cleared Pty Ltd at info@alliedcleared.com.au.