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Australian government unveils 5-year deal with Microsoft to lock in pricing and support AI adoption
The whole-of-government agreement promises cost certainty, stronger legal protections, and improved access to emerging ...
Australia, Samoa sign memorandum of understanding on cyber cooperation
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Penny Wong, and Samoa’s Prime Minister, Laʻaulialemalietoa, have signed an MOU to fight ...
Coalition reveals new shadow cyber, comms and digital ministers
The Coalition’s shadow ministry has been changed under the leadership of new Opposition Leader Angus Taylor, with ...
New space roles to mitigate cyber risk, promote secure satellite communications
Newly opened Defence space operations roles will seek to mitigate cyber risk and promote secure satellite ...
Roblox on federal notice amid child safety risk reports
Roblox has been put on notice by the federal government following reports of child safety risks.
US Department of Defense introduces Science and Technology Innovation Board
The US Department of Defense (DOD) has merged two advisory groups to create a fresh board.
Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership
Australia has announced a joint declaration on establishing a Parseria Foun Ba Era Foun (New Partnership for a New Era) ...
NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy
The 2026–2028 NSW Government Cyber Security Strategy will focus on current risks and address emerging threats with a ...
Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative
Experts are dismayed as the Office of Management and Budget rolls back the OMB Memorandum M-22-18: Enhancing the ...
eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban
Australia’s eSafety Commissioner has asked Australians to provide feedback on the social media age ban as it reviews its ...
Information commissioner urges improvement of transparency regarding automated decision making in government
The commissioner says, “clear information about automated decision making is essential to building trust and ensuring ...
New Zealand unveils AI efficiency program for public service industry
New Zealand has announced a new program that is set to modernise the public service industry through the adoption and ...
UK’s new cyber legislation leaves public service exempt from reporting
The UK government last week unveiled its new Government Cyber Action Plan, which aims to keep digital services secure as ...