Ministerial Submission MS24-001585 - Prime Minister's Approval To Release Exposure Draft - Cyber Security Legislative Reforms, Cleared On 30 August 2024

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A Department of Home Affairs ministerial submission from August 2024 sought Prime Minister approval to release exposure drafts of three cyber security bills for limited targeted consultation between September 2-6, 2024. The package comprised the Cyber Security Bill, the Intelligence Services and Other Legislation Amendment (Cyber Security) Bill, and the Security of Critical Infrastructure and Other Legislation Amendment (Enhanced Response and Prevention) Bill, along with associated explanatory material. The submission indicates the government targeted introducing the entire legislative package during the week of October 8, 2024, with the goal of passing all bills before the end of the Spring 2024 parliamentary sitting period. Internal consultation occurred across the Department's Industry Partnerships and Infrastructure Policy Division, Cyber and Technology Security Policy Division, and Legal Group.