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AustraliaAustraliaLawLawAct No. 98, 2024

Cyber Security Act 2024

Sets security standards for smart devices, requires certain businesses to report ransomware payments, limits use of incident information shared with the government, and creates a Cyber Incident Review Board.

Where it stands

In forceIntroducedCommitteeFloorLawIn force

Chair and members of the Cyber Incident Review Board appointedApr 285 months ago

Body
Parliament of Australia
Session
47th Parliament
In effect since
Nov 30, 20241 year ago
Cyber
Official page Source: Federal Register of Legislation

Timeline

  1. Apr 28 5 months ago

    Chair and members of the Cyber Incident Review Board appointed

  2. Feb 27, 2025 1 year ago

    Ransomware Payment Reporting Rules, Smart Devices Security Standards Rules and Cyber Incident Review Board Rules made

  3. Nov 30, 2024 1 year ago

    Parts 1, 4, 6 and 7 commence, including limited-use rules for significant cyber security incidents

  4. Nov 29, 2024 1 year ago

    Royal Assent