The Federal Government has released a new Scams Prevention Framework for public consultation, aiming to enhance digital safety across Australia. This framework takes an economy-wide
Australia and the United Kingdom strengthen their cooperation in essential technologies through the Australia-UK Cyber and Critical Technology Partnership. This collaboration, established in 2022, tackles
The NSW Government proposes extensive reforms to revamp the current Code of Conduct system for elected councillors. The proposed reforms aim to address the inefficiencies
The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) announces a significant update: data breaches in Australia have peaked in the past three and a half
The Local Government Cyber Security Pilot Project (LG CSPP) strengthens cybersecurity defences in local government operations across Western Australia. The 2024 State Budget allocates $946,000
The NSW Government accepts Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the Regional Development Advisory Council (RDAC). They encourage community members with expertise in regional economics, local
The Minns Labour Government introduced a new initiative to improve access to government services by implementing an ‘Easy Read’ format. This format presents complex information
The Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) includes the Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Programme (CIRMP) as a key element. Starting 1 July 2024,
The Australian Federal Police (AFP) takes proactive steps to influence the future of cybersecurity within the public sector through its forward-thinking Genius Armoury Programme, which
The Albanese Government plans to introduce legislation that establishes a minimum age requirement for accessing social media, representing an essential step in protecting Australian children
The recently passed legislation, referred to as the Future Made in Australia, advances the nation’s economic resilience and industrial capabilities in light of the global
The Albanese Labour Government recently passed the Criminal Code Amendment (Deepfake Sexual Material) Bill 2024. This legislation aims to address the issue of non-consensual sexually
