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Maeve Bannister

New rules to protect critical Australian infrastructure

It is crucial to ensure the security of Australia's essential services, says Minister Clare O'Neil. (Lukas Coch/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Critical infrastructure managers will be subject to new rules designed to protect essential services that contribute to Australia's security, prosperity and sovereignty.

Cyber Security Minister Clare O'Neil announced a Risk Management Program had commenced, which requires businesses responsible for critical infrastructure to consider hazards and take tangible steps to manage risks to their operations.

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