CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE REFORMS WILL STRENGTHEN AND PROTECT OUR AVIATION AND MARITIME INFRASTRUCTURE

Portfolio, 2022, Releases

Australia’s airports and seaports will be better protected from a broader range of threats, including cyber-attacks under legislation introduced to Parliament today. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said the Transport Security Amendment (Critical Infrastructure) Bill 2022 (TSACI Bill) will continue to safeguard Australia’s vital aviation and maritime infrastructure from terrorism, and ensure this critical…

CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE REFORMS WILL PROTECT AUSTRALIA’S CRITICAL SERVICES

Portfolio, 2022, Releases

The Morrison Government has today introduced into Parliament the second stage of the Australian Government’s critical infrastructure reform package. The Security Legislation Amendment (Critical Infrastructure Protection) Bill will better protect Australia’s critical infrastructure and the essential services all Australians rely on from cyber-attacks – everything from our electricity and water, to health and medical care,…

CONSULTATION ON REFORMS TO ENHANCE THE SECURITY OF AUSTRALIA’S CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE

Portfolio, 2021

The Morrison Government has commenced public consultation on proposed legislation designed to enhance the resilience of Australia’s critical infrastructure to security risks, including cyber-attacks. Minister for Home Affairs Karen Andrews said two concurrent public consultations were now underway as part of the Morrison Government’s commitment to engage with stakeholders, industry experts and the broader Australian…