Our functions, as set out in the Intelligence Services Act 2001, are to:

• collect foreign intelligence, not available by other means, which may impact on Australia's interests;
• distribute that intelligence to the Government, including key policy departments and agencies;
• undertake counter-intelligence activities which protect Australia's interests and initiatives; and,
• engage other intelligence and security services overseas in Australia's national interests.

This authority is not obliged to respond to your request under FOI, but we feel it should be.