Local government leaders are legally required to report data breaches, delegates heard at an industry event.
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NT youth voice concerns
Among the topics discussed: youth justice, mental health, domestic violence, and substance use.
Gov appoints new chief of cyber security unit
The ACSC is the country’s leading authority on e-safety.
Bill to create independent whistleblower authority
The agency will better safeguard those who expose government corruption and wrongdoing.
NSW ups vape penalties
If passed, NSW will have overtaken Qld as the jurisdiction with the harshest vape penalties in Australia.
New digital ID platform a honeypot of data
Australia is seen as an easy target for attacks, a cybersecurity expert tells Government News.
Qld introduces affirmative model of consent
The long-awaited change brings Queensland in line with other Australian jurisdictions.
Effectiveness of vaping penalties unknown
It’s important that vapes remain accessible to those that need them, says expert.
NSW Gov supports recommendations of gay hate-crime commission
The report found police investigations were hindered by “homophobia, transphobia and prejudice”.
Qld cracks down on vape retailers
Australia’s harshest penalties have been passed by the Queensland government.