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Division 84 - Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security

PSIC Division 84 covers Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security. Child codes include Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community, Provision of services to the...

Level Division
Hierarchy depth 2/5
Children 3
Last verified 2026-05-12
About this level

Practical summary

Division 84 sits in the PSIC 2019 hierarchy under O Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security. This division collects tightly related groups, with child examples such as Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community, Provision of services to the community as a whole, and Compulsory social security activities. It is the main bridge between a broad sector label and the more precise groups below it.

Administrative context

Where this code is used

This division is used when the first pass is too broad and the work needs to be split into groups such as Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community, Provision of services to the community as a whole, and Compulsory social security activities. It helps with registration wording, sector analytics and review of near-miss options.

Selection note

How to choose it

Use this division as the first narrowing step. Compare child groups such as Administration of the State and the economic and social policy of the community, Provision of services to the community as a whole, and Compulsory social security activities and move to the group that best matches the real activity, not the marketing description.

FAQ

What does PSIC Division 84 cover?

PSIC Division 84 groups the main activity family for Public Administration and Defense; Compulsory Social Security and acts as the first narrowing step below the section level.

How do I compare Division 84 with nearby divisions?

Read the child groups side by side and compare the exact operational wording. The closest neighboring options are nearby sibling codes.

Why does Division 84 matter for filing?

It is the level that helps you narrow a broad section into the right group before you reach a class or subclass decision.