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Afghanistan inquiry: 13 soldiers receive administrative action notices

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

Army chief Lieutenant General Rick Burr said no individuals have been terminated from the Australian Defence Force. However, 13 have received a notice proposing termination…

New office to investigate alleged ADF war crimes

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

The Prime Minister said the probe would be 'inherently complex' and would require the involvement of international agencies.

Government unveils $1b defence industry package

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

An additional 500 Australian Defence Force reservists will be recruited over the next two years as part of an investment package unveiled by the federal…

Grim findings to come in war crimes investigation

By Brendan Nicholson

Defence

Australians will be dismayed by the findings of an investigation into allegations that their special forces in Afghanistan committed war crimes, Defence Minister Linda Reynolds…

Australia makes its position on China clear in ministerial meeting with US

By Geoffrey Barker

Economy & Industry

Should national policy edge more closely towards the US for good national security reasons or towards China for good economic reasons? The clear answer from…

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COVID-19 demands vigilance on cyber security measures

By Phil Baker

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As with so many other ill-fated sectors of the economy, the number of cyber attacks has also grown since COVID-19’s global spread. Keeping ahead of…

ACSC launches guidance to support safe adoption of cloud services

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

The guidance was co-designed with industry to replace the ASD’s cloud services certification program (CSCP) — which ceased on March 2 — and the CCSL,…

‘More lethal and long-range capabilities’: Government invests $270b in defence

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

Prime Minister Scott Morrison on Wednesday said the policy would prioritise the Indo-Pacific region, ensure Defence has more durable supply chains, and “create more high-tech…

Spy agencies to receive $1.35b under cyber security package

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

The Prime Minister said the funds would be directed to the Australian Signals Directorate and the Australian Cyber Security Centre, with more than 500 new…

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Has the public sector’s focus been properly directed when it comes to cyber threats?

By Chris Johnson

Communications & Technology

Are government departments doing all they can to protect themselves against cyber invasion? The times we are living in should have dramatically increased preventive measures.

Australia under attack from state-based cyber actor with ‘significant capabilities’

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

All levels of government across Australia are being targeted by a sophisticated state-based cyber actor, the prime minister revealed on Friday.

Senior federal government staff member’s email ‘spoofed’ in COVID-19 phishing campaign

By Shannon Jenkins

Communications & Technology

The Australian Cyber Security Centre (ACSC) has ramped up its fight against malicious cyber activity to protect local families, businesses, and the health sector, according…

Defence wraps up bushfire operation

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

Defence personnel have officially finished supporting state and local authorities with bushfire emergency and recovery tasks. Operation Bushfire Assist formally ceased on March 26.

COVID-19: Defence sends troops to state health authorities

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

The Australian Defence Force will deploy personnel to help health authorities around the country as part of the national response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Defence wins award for advancing gender equity in STEM

By Shannon Jenkins

Defence

The Department of Defence has joined up with the education, research, and industry sectors to support gender equality in the STEM workforce, and has been…