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ASIO Scheme — Australia, 2025-26

Rolling Applications

Attorney-General's Department

The Attorney-General's Department administers the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation scheme, which provides legal financial assistance to a person summoned by ASIO to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning. Funding can cover legal representation costs and related expenses.

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Deadline

Rolling / Ongoing

Duration

Applications assessed within 28 days

Location

Australia

Who Can Apply

• Applicant is a person summoned by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning • Application must comply with the terms of any authorisation permitting disclosure of information for the financial assistance application • Not available for people facing criminal charges in Australia • Not available for legal matters under state or territory laws • Funding is not generally granted to people who can meet their legal costs without serious financial difficulty • Funding is not generally granted for costs incurred before an application is made, unless reimbursement is allowed under the scheme
Applications are for persons summoned by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning. Applications must be made in accordance with the terms of any authorisation that permits disclosure of information for the purpose of making an application for financial assistance. The Attorney-General's Department cannot help people facing criminal charges in Australia or with legal matters under state or territory laws. Funding will not generally be granted to people who can meet their legal costs without incurring serious financial difficulty, or for costs incurred before an application is made unless the scheme allows reimbursement.

What's Funded

Legal representation and related expenses for a person summoned by ASIO for questioning before a prescribed authority.

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Expected Outcomes

Applicants receive financial assistance to obtain legal representation and meet related legal expenses associated with ASIO questioning.
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Key Information

Applicant Types

individual

Stage

any

Funding Purposes

other

Keywords

ASIOlegal financial assistancelegal servicesAttorney-General's Departmentlegal representationquestioningnational security

Official Grant Page

Attorney-General's Department

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the ASIO Scheme?

The ASIO Scheme is a mixed grant offered by Attorney-General's Department in Australia. The Attorney-General's Department administers the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation scheme, which provides legal financial assistance to a person summoned by ASIO to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning. Funding can cover legal representation costs and related expenses.
2

Who is eligible for the ASIO Scheme?

  • Applicant is a person summoned by the Australian Security Intelligence Organisation to appear before a prescribed authority for questioning
  • Application must comply with the terms of any authorisation permitting disclosure of information for the financial assistance application
  • Not available for people facing criminal charges in Australia
  • Not available for legal matters under state or territory laws
  • Funding is not generally granted to people who can meet their legal costs without serious financial difficulty
  • Funding is not generally granted for costs incurred before an application is made, unless reimbursement is allowed under the scheme
3

What activities are funded?

Legal representation and related expenses for a person summoned by ASIO for questioning before a prescribed authority.
4

How do I apply for the ASIO Scheme?

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