Cyber reforms: The Cyber Legislative Package 2024

On 9 October 2024, the Australian Government introduced the Cyber Security Legislative Package 2024 into Parliament as part of reforms to strengthen Australia's national cyber defences.

The proposed reforms will implement seven key initiatives set out in the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy. The Legislative Package consists of:

• the Cyber Security Bill 2024 (Cth);
• the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill 2024 (Cth); and
• the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill 2024 (Cth).

The Cyber Security Legislative Package has been referred to the Parliamentary Joint Committee on Intelligence and Security for inquiry and report.

View our summaries of each element of the legislative package below.