Policy

Submission to the Department of Home Affairs' Cyber Security Legislative Reforms Consultation, as part of the Government's proposal of new cyber security legislation and changes to the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act).

auDA hosted a wide-ranging discussion panel on 7 February, covering tech and digital policy trends for the coming year with Simon Bush, Kate Bower and Frank Zeichner.

The 2023 Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF), hosted by auDA, brought attendees from 68 countries together for discussion on internet governance and policy.

auDA is pleased to present its first Public Policy Agenda, setting out our domestic public policy priorities.

Earlier this year, the Department of Home Affairs consulted on its 2023-2030 Australian National Cyber Security Strategy Discussion Paper which aims to position Australia as the most cyber secure nation in the world by 2030. auDA participated in the consultation. A summary of key issues explored in our submission to the Department are set out below.

In 2023, auDA has been working with a group of internet governance stakeholders on the development of a community submission to the Global Digital Compact (GDC) to support an open, free and secure digital future for all.  

In Australia, 25 April is ANZAC Day, a day on which Australians reflect on the service and sacrifices made by soldiers for our country. In the .au domain, the term “ANZAC" is reserved to respect the ANZAC legacy and uphold trust in .au.