NDIA staffer charged after data breach

The National Disability Insurance Agency has apologised for a data breach involving the personal information of NDIS participants.

29 November, 2023

Queensland councils unite to find solution to juvenile crime

Queensland councils have released a locally-based action plan to address juvenile crime in their communities.

23 October, 2023

Cyber-crime-as-a-service adopts modern business models

Welcome to cybercrime-as-a-service, where criminal syndicates follow professional business models, research their markets, and even provide help desks.

9 August, 2023

Former top crime bureaucrat joins risk consultants

Former Institute of Criminology head Michael Phelan has joined risk and financial advisory firm Kroll.

20 July, 2023

Audit finds $423m cost blowout in future frigates program

An audit of the Future Frigates program has a found a $423m cost blowout, delays, and a lack of focus on value for money.

14 May, 2023

ACSC launches new smart cities cyber safety resource

The ACSC has launched a new smart cities resource in collaboration with leading international security agencies.

3 May, 2023

Building nuclear subs workforce a huge challenge for government

The government faces major challenges to find the workforce for its nuclear powered subs program.

10 April, 2023

ATO renews $86m cyber deal with Macquarie Government

The Australian Taxation Office has renewed its deal with Macquarie Government for cyber security, sovereign data centre and cloud services.

31 January, 2023

OECD declaration confirms right of governments to access personal data

OECD countries have adopted an intergovernmental agreement confirming the right of member nations to access personal data.

14 December, 2022

ACSC releases guide to safe smart cities

The ACSC’s new resource will help public authorities make their smart cities safer.

22 November, 2022

ACSC issues joint warning about cyber attacks on critical infrastructure

The ACSC is urging critical infrastructure organisations to step up cyber security amid a warning about Iranian state-sponsored attacks.

20 September, 2022

CSIRO wins $8.6m defence contract

CSIRO will develop advanced respiratory equipment for the ADF in partnership with local companies and researchers.

18 July, 2022

Tracking of body-worn cameras by Vic Police inconsistent

An audit of Victoria Police suggests that officers aren’t activating their body worn cameras as often as they should.

20 June, 2022

Qld rocket company awarded $15m spy satellite contract

A Queensland company has been awarded a $15 million Defence contract to develop a new spy satellite.

9 May, 2022