Australia’s cybersecurity measures are inadequate and addressing data breaches must be a priority, says privacy chief.
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Standardise power of attorney laws, says AHRC
Australia’s human rights agency is calling on governments to work together to achieve national consistency.
New DG announced for cyber spy agency
ACSC head Abigail Bradshaw is set to take the reins as the new Director-General of the Australian Signals Directorate.
Commissioner hopeful about DV targets, but data yet to be seen
Australia’s domestic violence commissioner is confident the national plan to end DV is on track.
Qld councils welcome appointment of cross border commissioner
LGAQ has welcomed the appointment of a Cross-Border Commissioner after long advocacy.
Two face criminal charges as Vic building regulator faces corruption probe
Two employees of Victoria’s Building Authority face criminal charges amid an ongoing investigation by the state’s corruption watchdog.
Services Australia taken to task over myGov security
Users of myGov aren’t adequately protected from fraud and Services Australia needs to improve and co-ordinate security, the Ombudsman says.
Whistleblower protections included in updated anti-corruption principles
Australia’s anti-corruption chiefs have released updated principles, which now include whistleblower protection.
Victoria appoints new Victims of Crime Commissioner
Elizabeth Langdon has been appointed as Victoria’s new Victims of Crime Commissioner.
Anti-slavery provisions added to NSW suppliers code of conduct
The NSW government has updated its supplier code of conduct to include specific measures against modern slavery.