Anchoring trust in cybersecurity strength
The Australian Cyber Security Centre announced new mandatory security controls in the Information Security Manual to enhance software protection during its development and deployment phases.
Guardrails protect privacy in data sharing
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner and CSIRO Data61 unveiled the revised De-Identification Decision-Making Framework. This framework helps public sector agencies and businesses across
Governments build trust on data foundations
The Office of the Information Commissioner Queensland will commemorate International Access to Information Day on 28 September 2025, aligning with the UNESCO theme of Ensuring
Australia ignites AI public service surge
Deputy CEO Lucy Poole delivered a keynote address at Tech in Gov on 12 August, outlining the next phase of artificial intelligence integration in Australia’s public sector,
Digital government unlocks faster council payments
Snowy Monaro Regional Council proudly announces the launch of a new digital payment platform, Payble, available across the region with the upcoming rate notices in
Generative AI paves road to workforce futures
Jobs and Skills Australia (JSA) unveiled a national report titled Our Gen AI Transition: Implications for Work and Skills. This report explores the transformative impacts
OVIC mutes generative AI in sensitive meetings
On 5 August 2025, the Office of the Victorian Information Commissioner (OVIC) in Melbourne revealed new guidelines for using generative artificial intelligence tools, including AI
AIC safeguards data privacy for 9.5M citizens
On 8 August 2025, the Australian Information Commissioner initiated civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Singtel Optus Pty Limited and Optus Systems Pty
Superannuation leaders fortify cyber defences
APRA held a roundtable focused on the superannuation industry to discuss cyber incidents that impacted several major funds. The meeting aimed to establish a new
Smart AI starts with smart governance
The Digital Transformation Agency (DTA) announced the release of the Australian Government’s AI Technical Standard on 24 July 2025. This national standard establishes clear technical
Military police deploy privacy-first surveillance
The Joint Military Police Unit’s nationwide rollout of body-worn cameras marks a significant transformation in the defence’s commitment to operational accountability, privacy, and data governance.
Data privacy-compliant AI builds public trust
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) issued a clarification regarding the application of Australia’s Privacy Act to artificial intelligence. This announcement responds to