In 1973, the separate state-based United Service Institutions federated to form The United Services Institute of Australia. The state bodies became constituent bodies of the new federal body, but remained self-governing and independent. The United Services Institute of Australia was granted permission to use the prefix "Royal" in 1979 and thereafter was known as the Royal United Services Institute of Australia. The United Service Institution of New South Wales was granted permission to use the prefix "Royal" in 1990. The other state bodies received similar permission soon thereafter. The federal body was incorporated as a company and a registered charity in 2016 and its name became the Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies, Australia, Limited, a name chosen to better reflect its purpose. The New South Wales Institute since has adopted the new name. The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Security Studies - Australia (RUSIDSS-A) promotes informed debate on, and seeks to improve public awareness and understanding of, defence and national security. To this end the National Body publishes a highly-respected professional journal. Membership is open to anyone who has an interest in defence and national security. Prospective members join one of the constituent bodies, and may do so directly or via the MEMBERSHIP page of this website. The constituent bodies in the states and the Australian Capital Territory undertake research and deliver educational services. Their work includes:
This website provides information on forthcoming lectures, seminars, visits and other functions; and provides the selected contents of past and current publications. Members are also able to read on-line recently published papers and policy submissions; and browse lists, of books recently acquired by the libraries.
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