Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks

Anthony Albanese says many in the community fear their personal information will be stolen in a cyber attack.

Australia's federal government will overhaul a $1.7 billion cyber security plan set up under Scott Morrison in the aftermath of the hacks of Optus and Medibank.

A national cyber office — led by a new coordinator for cyber security — will be established under the Home Affairs Department to lead the renewed strategy.