Category: Information Technology Industry Council

October 15, 2021

Karen Andrews rejects calls from industry over cyber changes

Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews likened proposed changes to the Critical Infrastructure Bill to the fire codes and building regulations that are in place to protect people and assets from fires – saying the nation is facing clear threats from ransomware and cyber attacks. Responding to the concerns of three global technology industry associations about…

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October 14, 2021

Global tech groups seek changes to Critical Infrastructure Bill

A group of international technology associations, including the Australian Information Industry Association, have written to Home Affairs Minister Karen Andrews with concerns about government fast-tracking parts of the Critical Infrastructure Bill. The Washington DC-based Information Technology Industry Council, the Cyber Coalition and the AIIA have urged government not to fast-track troubling provisions of the Security…

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