The Latest Breaking News from Optus

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 · Feb 26, 2023

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 · Feb 26, 2023

Victorian AMA seeks to allay privacy concerns as lower house passes contentious health database bill

Some argue a centralised system – with no ability to opt out – will remove people’s autonomy over their medical information

The Guardian - AU · Feb 23, 2023

Optus data hack sees TMR replace 183K drivers licences, replacement fee to return from March

From March 1, Queensland Transport and Main Roads is discontinuing the free replacement of driver licences, with new cards setting drivers back over $80.

ABC News · Feb 13, 2023

Mostert WAU Mustang livery unveiled

Walkinshaw Andretti United has unveiled a white and teal Ford Mustang for Chaz Mostert ahead of the 2023 Supercars season.

Motorsport · Feb 13, 2023

Secret inquiry into public service cyber security

The high-profile cyber attacks on Medibank and Optus led to the prime minister commissioning a public service security review, but the report remains secret.

AAP · Feb 13, 2023

Ombudsman hears from 17,900 Australians as Optus hack sparks complaints

The Optus data breach has driven a spike in complaints against the telco industry, with more than 17,900 Australians writing to the ombudsman.

The New Daily · Feb 9, 2023

Australians’ trust tumbles for some of the country’s biggest brands

Australians are keeping a wary eye on staple local businesses after a horror year of hacks and travel disruptions.

The New Daily · Feb 8, 2023

Phone and internet complaints jump after Optus hack

A jump in phone and internet complaints has been blamed on the Optus hack, but privacy concerns are just the tip of the iceberg for some upset customers.

AAP · Feb 7, 2023

Afternoon Update: earthquake casualties could exceed 20,000; BLM protest charges dropped; and a quoll faces extinction

Anthony Albanese has pledged an initial $10m in humanitarian assistance after the earthquakes

The Guardian - AU · Feb 7, 2023