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Australia plans to reform cyber security rules, set up agency

The Australian government on Monday said it planned to overhaul its cyber security rules and set up an agency to oversee government investment in the field and help coordinate responses to hacker attacks.

Reuters

Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks

Australia's home affairs minister says the nation's cyber laws were "bloody useless" during the Optus hack, as the federal government announces an overhaul of cyber policy.

ABC News

New commissioner to oversee cyber security incidents

A new commissioner will be appointed to help oversee cyber security breaches as part of an overhaul of the sector in Australia.

AAP

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Albanese government to appoint Coordinator for Cyber Security, amid increasing threat to systems and data

The federal government is further stepping up its efforts to improve Australia’s protection against increasing cyber threats, with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Monday announcing the establishment of a Coordinator for Cyber Security.

The Conversation

Clare O'Neil pledges an overhaul of Australia's 'broken' and 'backwards' migration system

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says Australia's migration system is "broken" and "backwards" and is in desperate need of a fundamental overhaul and a "radical simplification".

ABC News

ASIO quashed foreign plot to 'dispose of' Australian human rights activist

ASIO boss warns of 'brutal' foreign interference plots to harm Australians.

Newcastle Herald

Why one of the most popular Australian politicians on TikTok won't allow the app on his phone

Labor MP Julian Hill says he won't use TikTok on his government or personal phones due to cybersecurity concerns, as Home Affairs reviews the privacy risks of social media platforms.

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Australia to do more to counter foreign interference - minister

Australia's government plans to "out" foreign interference operations that are targeting politicians, academics and community leaders, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Home Affairs Minister warns foreign interference is worsening and autocracies are targeting opponents in Australia

In a speech to the National Security College at the Australian National University, Clare O'Neil reveals ASIO disrupted a foreign government operation to target dual citizen political dissidents, as she warns the government will name countries behind interference campaigns.

ABC News

Bad foreign actors to be named after Iran plot foiled

In a major crackdown on the scourge of foreign interference, Australia will name and shame countries found to be undermining the nation's political processes.

AAP

Home Affairs boss Mike Pezzullo admits 'human error' allowed Nauru offshore processing instrument to lapse

The Home Affairs secretary says his department 'messed up' by accidentally allowing Australia's offshore processing policy to lapse.

ABC News

Department issues mea culpa for human error over Nauru

Home Affairs department head Mike Pezzullo said human error resulted in legislation designating Nauru as a regional processing site lapsing.

AAP

When Matt got Irish citizenship, he lost his Australian citizenship. But he didn't find out until 20 years later

Under a little known and now-repealed piece of legislation, Australian adults who took up a second citizenship prior to 2002 automatically lost their Australian rights. But more than 20 years later, it's still impacting families today.

ABC News

Australia hosts Asia forum to tackle trafficking

Southeast Asian and Pacific nations will come together in Australia to discuss regional issues including people smuggling and human trafficking.

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EU sees drug crime as threatening as terrorism, says must fight on European level

The EU regards organised drug crime as threatening as terrorism and wants to tackle the fight against it on a European level, Home Affairs Commissioner Ylva Johansson said on Tuesday during a visit to Belgium’s port of Antwerp, Europe's main entrance for cocaine.

The Canberra Times

Senate to vote on Home Affairs Nauru admin blunder

Senate motion to extend Nauru for offshore processing

AAP

Man found dead in immigration detention

The Home Affairs Department has confirmed the death of a man at Villawood Detention Centre, with activists blaming the death on conditions at the facility.

The Canberra Times

APS staff allowed to work on Australia Day after Morrison rule revoked

Former prime minister Scott Morrison issued a directive shortly before the election, removing the ability to allow APS staff to arrange a substitute day for Australia Day and other public holidays.

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Migration system review told to abolish skilled occupations lists

The Business Council of Australia and Grattan Institute have both recommended removing the skilled occupation lists that requires prospective migrants to have skills Australia lacks.

The Conversation

Every Australian will be touched by climate change. So let's start a national conversation about how we'll cope

In an address to the National Press Club this month, Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil expressed deep concern about the national security implications of climate change.

AAP

Universities back Aussie migration reset

A peak university body says Australia's complex migration system is holding the nation back and allowing global competitors to benefit.

ABC News

How to wrench open the black box of algorithms that decide our fate

As algorithms make decisions about more and more parts of our lives, there are creative ways to seize back some control.

The Conversation

Does Australia need new laws to combat right-wing extremism?

At the National Press Club this week, Home Affairs Minister Clare O’Neil flagged that Labor would propose changes to Australia’s counter-terrorism laws. She cited an increase in diverse threats beyond religious fundamentalism, a trend towards lone-actor, low-sophistication attacks, and more younger people being radicalised.

ABC News

Minister holds 'robust' meeting with mayors over repatriation of IS families to Western Sydney

Home Affairs Minister Clare O'Neil says national security concerns are behind the repatriation of the families of Islamic State fighters from Syria to Western Sydney.

AAP

Sydney mayors reassured after ISIS talks

The Home Affairs Minister has emerged from a meeting with a group of Sydney mayors saying there has been a lot of misinformation about ISIS-linked returnees.

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