Department of Home Affairs stories
Australia to enforce tougher rules on smart devices
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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iot
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smart home
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socs
Australia will impose mandatory cybersecurity standards on smart devices from March 2026, forcing stronger passwords and update guarantees.
GovHack awards celebrate open data innovation in 2025
Mon, 8th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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data privacy
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ai
GovHack's 2025 Red Carpet Awards in Sydney spotlighted innovative open data projects driving public benefit across Australia and New Zealand.
New scheme aims to boost & accredit Australia's cyber workforce
Mon, 24th Nov 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
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acs
A new Australian scheme launched by key industry groups aims to professionalise and expand the nation's cyber security workforce amid rising demand.
New AI roadmap to modernise Australian public service
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data protection
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digital transformation
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genai
Australia's public service unveils a 2025 AI plan to boost transparency, training and secure use of generative AI across federal agencies.
Leidos to manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia upgrade
Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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digital transformation
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partner programmes
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cybersecurity
Leidos Australia will manage ICT services for Geoscience Australia, supporting its digital transformation and delivery of vital Earth science data.
Security Exhibition 2025 returns to explore risks and resilience
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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surveillance
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iot
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physical security
The Security Exhibition & Conference returns to ICC Sydney in August 2025, uniting security and AV industries with cutting-edge tech and global risk insights.
Government Agencies race ahead of private sector on quantum preparedness
Mon, 4th Aug 2025
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encryption
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quantum computing
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supply chain
Government agencies outpace the private sector in quantum computing readiness, urging urgent action to protect future cybersecurity and national security.
Australia's renewable energy shift fuels foreign cyber concerns
Wed, 21st May 2025
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iot
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Australia's shift to renewable energy by 2030 raises cyber security risks due to reliance on foreign-made components in its power grid infrastructure.
Exclusive: How Aus3C is strengthening data security through new framework initiative
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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uc
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data protection
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advanced persistent threat protection
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre is launching a Voluntary Data Classification Framework to bolster cybersecurity and assist businesses, especially SMEs.
Aus3C unveils data framework to boost Aussie cyber defences
Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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data protection
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cybersecurity
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data classification
The Australian Cyber Collaboration Centre unveils the Voluntary Data Classification Framework to enhance data security and resilience by late 2025.
Cybersecurity experts praise new Australian Government mandate
Thu, 8th Aug 2024
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firewalls
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encryption
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mfa
Cybersecurity experts have commended the Australian Government's PSPF Direction 002-2024 mandate, aimed at enhancing risk management in vulnerable technologies.
Armis achieves Australian IRAP Protected level certification
Thu, 18th Jul 2024
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cybersecurity
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public sector
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australian government
Armis achieves Protected classification through IRAP assessment, bolstering cybersecurity offerings for Australian public sector entities amidst rising foreign threats.
Millions of customers urged to take action after Ticketmaster data breach
Thu, 30th May 2024
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data protection
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ransomware
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encryption
Ticketmaster has suffered a major data breach compromising the personal information of more than 500 million users.
Optic Security Group boosts technical abilities with key appointments
Thu, 4th Apr 2024
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department of home affairs
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security integrator
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optic security group
Optic Security Group bolsters its technical capabilities with significant appointments including Thinendra Kottegoda as National Engineering Manager.
ACS unveils migration plan to tackle Australia's tech skill deficit
Tue, 12th Dec 2023
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it professionals
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skills shortage
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acs
ACS's new Migration Strategy aims to address Australia's tech skill deficit, reconfiguring migration to boost prosperity.
Unisys to build on Dept of Home Affairs' biometric tech to track travellers
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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biometrics
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cybersecurity
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government
Department of Home Affairs has accepted Unisys' bid to supply biosecurity tech to track travellers moving in and out of Australia's borders.