Federal government to rewrite cyber laws after Optus, Medibank hacks>
ABC News (AU) – Jake Evans
Australia’s federal government will overhaul a $1.7 billion cyber security plan set up under Scott Morrison in the aftermath of the hacks of Optus and Medibank.

A national cyber office — led by a new coordinator for cyber security — will be established under the Home Affairs Department to lead the renewed strategy.

Ms O’Neil said that, when Optus was hit, there was no emergency response function within the Australian government, and it was able to respond only because a cabinet minister became directly involved.

The government hopes to have its cyber coordinator in place within a month, to develop an emergency response plan and to be a central position in managing attacks with “spine”.
Link: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-27/national-cyber-office-to-be-established-in-wake-of-optus-hack/102026156