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Information releases

We periodically release information to help inform you about our work.

There is no schedule or advance warning for the publishing of an information release. The latest releases are listed below:

Information releases on the MSD website

  • November 2025 Cabinet paper seeking approval of MSD’s initial policy direction for strengthening DSS external
  • April 2026 Cabinet paper seeking agreement to establish a legislative framework for DSS external
  • May 2026 Cabinet paper seeking approval to introduce the DSS Bill external
  • Documents on the MSD website relating to requests for information from the public on the legislation. external
Updated on 24 September 2026
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