History

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Across
  1. 1. In 2014, the Cyber Security Operations Centre evolved to the next stage of Australia's cyber security capability.
  2. 2. In 2018, ASD became independent as recommendations from the unclassified version of the 2017 Independent Intelligence Review was implemented.
  3. 5. In 1988, the government decided that DSD should move to Defence headquarters at Russell Offices in this city, to facilitate a closer relationship with Defence.
  4. 6. Established in Melbourne on 1 April 1947. Its role was to exploit foreign communications and be responsible for communications security in the armed services and government departments.
  5. 7. DSD relocated from its temporary accommodation in Albert Park to a new purpose-built facility in this historic Melbourne location.
  6. 10. In 2019, the Prime Minister announced the new Director-General of ASD.
Down
  1. 1. in 2013, DSD was renamed to reflect its whole-of-government role in support of Australia's national security.
  2. 3. Renamed as a result of an inquiry and made directly responsible to the Secretary of the Department of Defence.
  3. 4. The joint Australian-American Fleet Radio Unit Melbourne supported the US Navy's 7th Fleet.
  4. 8. in 1986, DSD acquired Australia's first supercomputer.
  5. 9. Australian, American and British personnel worked together in this agency in Melbourne, attached to General MacArthur's headquarters.