The (PJCIS) has today presented its advisory report for its review of the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024, recommending that the package be urgently passed by the Parliament.
The legislative package consists of the , and the .
The Cyber Security Legislative Package intends to implement seven initiatives under the , which aims to bring Australia in line with international best practice and to help ensure Australia is on track to become a global leader in cyber security.
The PJCIS received more than 60 submissions and held two public hearings with a range of industry, government and civil society organisations. There was broad support for the bills amongst most contributors to the inquiry, with many having been involved in an extensive consultation process prior to the bills being introduced.
Senator Raff Ciccone, Chair of the PJCIS, said “The Committee recognises that hardening Australia’s cyber resilience and implementing the 2023–2023 Australian Cyber Security Strategy is an urgent priority of the Government and this Parliament.
“In response to matters raised by contributors to the inquiry, the Committee has made a total of 12 recommendations, mostly aimed at ensuring the implementation of the package is as effective as possible and subject to ongoing review”, Senator Ciccone added.
“Noting the extensive consultation process that the Department of ³Ô¹ÏÍøÕ¾ Affairs has already conducted — and subject to implementation of the recommendations in this report — the Committee supports the urgent passage of the legislative package.”
