Security clearance processes - wait times

Question

Since 1 January 2026, how many staff of the department/agency who have undertaken security clearance processes, or renewed security clearances, who are yet to receive their clearance? a. Of these staff, how many have been waiting for clearances for over 6 months? b. Of these staff, how many have been waiting for clearances for over 12 months?

Answer

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