Introduction by the Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology
05 Nov 2020Competition over technology is increasingly at the centre of international politics and foreign policy.International Cyber and Critical Technology Engagement Strategy
05 Nov 2020Overview
- In October 2017 DFAT released Australia's inaugural International Cyber Engagement Strategy (ICES) to guide international engagement across the full range of Australia's interests in cyber affairs.…
Multilateral Engagement
04 Nov 2020DFAT engages in a range of multilateral processes and forums on cyber and critical technology issues. This engagement demonstrates our commitment to…Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology
04 Nov 2020Dr Tobias Feakin is Australia’s inaugural Ambassador for Cyber Affairs and Critical Technology. He commenced as Ambassador for Cyber Affairs in January 2017, before having his mandate expanded to reflect the central role…
Australia and US call out cyber attacks on hospitals during COVID-19 pandemic
27 Apr 2020As China pushes Huawei-inspired supply chain freedoms at the United Nations, Australia reminds the world that a cyber legal framework already exists and attacking hospitals is not on.
Supporting online safety in the Pacific
01 Sep 2019As connectivity grows across the Pacific so does the need to support newly connected communities to have a safe and secure experience online. A world leader in online safety research, policy and education, Australia's …
Australia’s innovative cyber diplomacy bridging the foreign policy – technology divide
01 May 2019Showcasing our innovative approach to cyber diplomacy, Australia and Denmark brought together senior cyber and technology diplomats from 21 countries for the inaugural Cyber and Tech Retreat. The Retreat allowed…
Australia-Japan Cyber Policy Dialogue 2019 joint statement
01 Feb 2019The 4th Australia-Japan Cyber Policy Dialogue was held in Canberra on 22 February 2019. The Dialogue reflects both countries' continued commitment to address key bilateral, regional and global cyber issues.
The…