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Cyber security a key part of new Australia, Timor-Leste partnership

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) ...

Robert Dougherty Fri, 30 Jan 2026
NSW government unveils new Cyber Security Strategy

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 ...

David Hollingworth Thu, 29 Jan 2026
Trump administration rescinds ‘unproven and burdensome’ Biden-era secure software initiative

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 ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 28 Jan 2026
eSafety invites Australians to provide feedback on the social media ban

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 ...

Daniel Croft Fri, 23 Jan 2026
Information commissioner urges improvement of transparency regarding automated decision making in government

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 ...

David Hollingworth Wed, 21 Jan 2026
New Zealand unveils AI efficiency program for public service industry

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 ...

Bethany Alvaro Tue, 20 Jan 2026
UK’s new cyber legislation leaves public service exempt from reporting

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 ...

Daniel Croft Tue, 13 Jan 2026
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