16 & 17 October 2025 // Canberra

Protective Security and Government Conference 2025

Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability // #PSG2025

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PSG Conference 2025

The Protective Security and  Government (PSG) Conference 2025 marks the 8th annual gathering of leaders in protective security, risk management, governance, and national resilience. Delivered by the Australian Security Research Centre (ASRC) in collaboration with the Department of Home Affairs’ Protective Security Policy team, the conference continues to provide a national platform for capability building and cross-sector collaboration.

Under the theme “Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability,” the 2025 program will explore how Australia’s protective security sector must evolve to meet current and emerging threats with proactive, capability-led strategies. This year’s event will bring together a dynamic lineup of senior government officials, security professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to discuss practical innovations, policy developments, and leadership insights shaping the national security agenda.

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Theme: Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability
Dates: 16–17 October 2025 | Location: Canberra

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Theme

Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability

Over two engaging days, the conference will feature a blend of keynote presentations, expert panels, fireside chats, and interactive workshops, addressing topics such as:

  • Strengthening capability through cyber and infrastructure security
  • Building organisational resilience in critical infrastructure
  • Navigating PSPF and SoCI reforms
  • Intelligence-led decision-making and operational integration
  • Global threats, foreign interference, and hybrid risks
  • Security-by-design and human-centric approaches
  • Fostering trust, integrity, and leadership in protective security

The PSG Conference provides a rare opportunity for cross-sector dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration, ensuring delegates leave equipped with actionable strategies to uplift their organisation’s protective security posture. Whether you’re in government, industry, academia, or security operations, PSG 2025 offers critical insights into the future of protective security in Australia.

Program Highlights

Six Big Topics PSG 2025 Will Cover

From Compliance to Capability

Exploring the strategic shift in Australia’s protective security sector from compliance-based frameworks to capability-driven, proactive, and intelligence-led…

Cyber and Infrastructure Resilience

Strengthening national resilience through cyber and critical infrastructure security, highlighting the importance of integration, collaboration, and government-led…

Policy and Reform in Practice

Unpacking the Protective Security Policy Framework (PSPF), SoCI reforms, and associated legislative and operational developments that support…

Intelligence and Risk-Based Security

Enhancing decision-making through intelligence-led approaches and embedding security into frontline operations, including law enforcement, critical services, and…

Global Threats and Sovereignty

Responding to foreign interference, hybrid threats, and the complexities of safeguarding Australia’s digital and national sovereignty in…

People, Leadership and Culture

Fostering a culture of trust, leadership, and integrity in protective security, while leveraging design thinking, digital innovation,…

Our Speakers

Hear From Leading Experts

Adam Gray

Senior Director, Safety, Security and Emergency Management
Venues Canberra

Anooshe Mushtaq

Civil Society Member Open Government Partnership, Attorney-General's Department

Brett Peppler

Managing Director Intelligent Futures Pty Ltd

BRIG Arran Hassell CSC

Executive Director
Protegas Australia (Commander 8th Brigade, Australian Army)

Connie McIntosh

Head of Security Ericsson

Damian McMeekin

Senior Counsel Kroll

Dave Cohen

Deputy CEO Risk 2 Solution Group

David Bartlett (Dr)

Program Director, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith Criminology Institute

Don Williams ASecM

Managing Director Layer 3 Services

Gav Schneider (Dr)

CEO and Principal Consultant Risk 2 Solution Group PSG Program Convenor

Georgia Elias

Associate Consultant GRC Mercury Information Security Services

Grant McKay

Head of Protective Security & Emergency Management Sydney Water

Hamish Hansford

Deputy Secretary, Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group Department of Home Affairs

Imogen Breslin

Associate, Business Intelligence Kroll Inc

Jacqui Loustau

Executive Director Australian Women in Security Network (AWSN)

Jennifer McCarthy (Dr)

Forensic Mental Health Operations Manager, Victorian Fixated Threat Assessment Centre Forensicare

Julian Claxton

Managing Director Jayde Consulting | Threat Advisory

Justin Ready (Dr)

Associate Professor, School of Criminology and Criminal Justice Griffith University

Lachlan Corne

Podcast Host, Destination Cyber KBI Media

Leanne Close APM

Chief Executive Strategy & Government Risk 2 Solution Group (Former AFP Deputy Commissioner)

Marie Patane

Executive Director of Enterprise Security Sydney Metro

Mark Anderson

National Security Officer (NSO / CSO) Microsoft Australia & New Zealand

Matthew Curtis

Principal Curtis Incorporated Pty Ltd

Mike Wilde

Chief Operating Officer NSW Crime Commission

Natalie Pearse

Director, Protective Security Policy Department of Home Affairs

Nick de Bont

Chief Security Officer (CSO) Thales Australia

Peter Price AM

Director and CEO Crime Stoppers NSW

Pierre Skorich

Author and Insider Threat Expert Insider Threat: A Systemic Approach

Randall Brugeaud

COO Services Australia

Rupert Walsh

CTO InnovateGPT Group

Shilpa Maniar

Director, Critical Infrastructure Reform and International Engagement Cyber and Infrastructure Security Group

Stewart Lawson

Head of Group Security Virgin Australia Airlines

Susan McGinty (Dr)

CEO and Founder Aya Leadership

Tim Fawcett

Director, Corporate and Government Affairs Cisco Australia and New Zealand

Tom Roche

Chairman Sapio | Principal Rexford Consultancy

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Ticket Options and Pricing

Full Conference Pass
EOFY SPECIAL

$1,120

/ Per Delegate
Regular Pricing: $1,400
Corporate Table
EOFY SPECIAL

$7,840

/ Table of Eight (8) Delegates
Regular Pricing: $9,800
Single Day Conference Pass (Day 1)
EOFY SPECIAL

$744

/ Per Delegate
Regular Pricing: $930
Single Day Conference Pass (Day 2)
EOFY SPECIAL

$596

/ Per Delegate
Regular Pricing: $745
Live Stream Pass (Single)
EOFY SPECIAL

$560

/ Per Access Account
Regular Pricing: $700
Live Stream Pass (Group)
EOFY SPECIAL

$3,360

/ Ten (10) Access Accounts
Regular Pricing: $4,200

Program

What to Expect at PSG 2025

Day 1 - Strategic Direction and Policy Alignment

📅 Thursday, 16 October 2025 🕣 8:30 AM - 6:45 PM

Securing Australia’s Future Through Capability-Focused Cyber and Infrastructure Security

Keynote Presentation

Recalibrating Protective Security: Shifting the Focus from Compliance to Capability

Keynote Presentation

Balancing Mandates and Realities: How Policy Can Enable Capability

Panel Discussion

Organisational Capability Through Resilience: Lessons from Critical Infrastructure

Keynote Presentation

Navigating PSPF and SoCI Reforms: Enablers, Challenges and the Path Forward

Panel Discussion

Cybersecurity as a Core Capability, Not a Compliance Burden

Keynote Presentation

Intelligence-Led Security: Strengthening Risk-Based Decision Making

Fireside Chat

Cross-Sector Collaboration in Practice: Building Shared Security Capability

Industry Spotlight

Emerging Threats and New Frontiers: Protecting Australia's Digital Sovereignty in a Complex Geopolitical Landscape

Keynote Presentation

What Good Looks Like: Building a Culture of Integrity and Security Leadership

Keynote Presentation

Evening Networking Reception

4:45 PM - 6:45 PM

Day 2 - Operational Integration and Future Readiness

📅 Friday, 17 October 2025 🕣 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM

The Critical Role of Risk Intelligence in Shaping Effective Security Strategies

Keynote Presentation

Embedding Security into Operations: From Strategy to Frontline

Panel Discussion

Navigating Strategic Risk and Capability in Future Protective Security Environments

Workshop

Secrecy, Espionage, Foreign Interference and Sabotage: What Is the Role of the Criminal Law?

Keynote Presentation

Security by Design: Integrating Risk, Tech and Human Factors

Panel Discussion

Future-Proofing Security Operations: Leveraging Data and Digital Innovation for Operational Excellence

Keynote Presentation

The Future of Protective Security: Talent, Trust, and Technology

Panel Discussion

PSG Conference 2025: Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability

Why Attend PSG 2025

Now in its eighth year, the Protective Security and Government (PSG) Conference continues to be the premier national forum for public and private sector professionals involved in the design, implementation, and oversight of protective security.

In 2025, under the theme Beyond Compliance, Towards Capability, the conference will challenge attendees to look past minimum standards and explore how protective security can become a true enabler of organisational capability. As threats become more complex and interconnected, the focus is shifting from box-ticking to strategic resilience, operational readiness, and integrated security practice.

Why you should attend:

Why Attend the PSG Conference?

Experience the Leading Event in Protective Security

Comprehensive Agenda

Engage with a dynamic lineup of expert speakers, panel discussions, and workshops designed to provide actionable insights and strategies.

Networking Opportunities

Connect with industry leaders, security professionals, and policy makers to exchange ideas and build valuable relationships.

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FAQ's

Frequently Asked Questions

The conference will be held at the QT Canberra, located at 1 London Cct, Canberra ACT 2601.
Yes, you can transfer your ticket to a colleague if you are unable to attend. Please contact our registration team at [email protected] with the details of the person who will be taking your place.
During the registration process, there will be a section to input any dietary requirements. If you need to update your dietary requirements after registering, please email us at [email protected] with your specific needs.
We suggest business attire as appropriate for the event. We recommend you dress as you feel comfortable and remember a jacket or sweater for the air-conditioned ballroom.
Please email us to inquire about sponsorships at [email protected].
The PSG Conference does not sell, share, or provide specific contact information of our attendees to any third parties without their prior consent. We do not currently have any plans to facilitate a process of obtaining a list of all conference participants.

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