Ministerial Submission MS24-001415 - Declarations Of Systems Of National Significance Under The Security Of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, Cleared On 4 September 2024 ​

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This ministerial submission from September 2024 concerns declarations of critical infrastructure assets as Systems of National Significance (SoNS) under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. The Department of Home Affairs conducted whole-of-economy analysis and consultation with states, territories, and other Commonwealth agencies to identify the most crucial national infrastructure assets based on interdependencies and cascading disruption potential. The submission seeks ministerial agreement to declare additional assets as SoNS following mandatory consultation with responsible entities completed in May-August 2024, including three town-hall information sessions and individual consultations. The document notes that SoNS lists remain non-public, with disclosure restrictions under the SOCI Act. Specific asset names and numbers are heavily redacted under section 33(a)(i) exemptions.