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Survey: Experts excited by Australian AI Safety Institute opportunities

Survey: Experts excited by Australian AI Safety Institute opportunities

Australia’s position as a middle power could be a boon, but the dangers of a restrictive bureaucracy could scare key ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 13 Jan 2026
UK unveils new cyber security action plan for government bodies

UK unveils new cyber security action plan for government bodies

The UK has openly acknowledged that its approach to cyber security is flawed as the nation reaches a “critically high” ...

Bethany Alvaro Thu, 08 Jan 2026
‘Systematic non-compliance’: NSW Health at potential risk of cyber security threats, audit finds

‘Systematic non-compliance’: NSW Health at potential risk of cyber security threats, audit finds

NSW Health is under heat after a report from the Audit Office of NSW found major non-compliance with the cyber security ...

Bethany Alvaro Wed, 07 Jan 2026
Did Trump just suggest that the US used cyber warfare on Venezuela?

Did Trump just suggest that the US used cyber warfare on Venezuela?

US President Donald Trump has potentially suggested that the government’s cyber wing of the military used cyber attacks ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 06 Jan 2026
Op-Ed: Australia’s National AI Plan looks good on paper, but where are the teeth?

Op-Ed: Australia’s National AI Plan looks good on paper, but where are the teeth?

Ryan Zahrai, founder and principal lawyer of Zed Law, questions the government’s failure to include binding obligations ...

Ryan Zahrai, Founder and Principal Lawyer of Zed Law Tue, 30 Dec 2025
Cyber crime a key focus of upcoming AFP and Fiji Police crime summit

Cyber crime a key focus of upcoming AFP and Fiji Police crime summit

The Australian Federal Police has announced a Pacific-focused Organised Crime Summit, co-hosted with the Fijian Police ...

Bethany Alvaro Mon, 29 Dec 2025
Aussies have until the end of the year to register for Cambridge Analytica payment

Aussies have until the end of the year to register for Cambridge Analytica payment

The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner has set a registration deadline of 31 December for Australians ...

David Hollingworth Fri, 12 Dec 2025
Cyber security a key plank of latest AUSMIN announcements

Cyber security a key plank of latest AUSMIN announcements

Cyber coordination, cruise missile co-production, and streamlined exports feature prominently among a raft of changes ...

Robert Dougherty & David Hollingworth Thu, 11 Dec 2025
CommBank fined $792k over breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

CommBank fined $792k over breaches of Consumer Data Right Rules

The bank has been issued with four infringement notices after failing to enable data sharing for business accounts and ...

David Hollingworth Tue, 09 Dec 2025
ACMA calls on Aussie organisations to register SMS sender IDs before July 2026

ACMA calls on Aussie organisations to register SMS sender IDs before July 2026

Any organisation sending branded text messages after July next year without registering will be listed as “unverified” ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 01 Dec 2025
UK-based ‘nudify’ app maker blocks Australian access

UK-based ‘nudify’ app maker blocks Australian access

Australia’s eSafety Commissioner chalks up an enforcement action win in the fight to protect consumers from online and ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 27 Nov 2025
Guess who’s coming to Canberra: Pollies warned to turn off devices during Chinese visit to Parliament House

Guess who’s coming to Canberra: Pollies warned to turn off devices during Chinese visit to Parliament House

The shadow cyber security minister calls locking down personal devices and shutting down Wi-Fi “a stark reminder of the ...

David Hollingworth Mon, 24 Nov 2025
Australia overhauls top-level security clearances

Australia overhauls top-level security clearances

Australia has introduced a major overhaul of its highest-level security clearance, replacing the longstanding positive ...

Reporter Mon, 24 Nov 2025