Australians’ reliance on digital services in spotlight after port, phone network, bank disruptions

For the most critical infrastructure, such as supply chains and communication networks, the government has a role to play in its resilience.

It legislated the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act (SOCI) to facilitate this.

The SOCI Act enables the government to undertake risk assessments of critical infrastructure, and issue directions to operators to address national security risks.

However, in 2021, the federal auditor-general found the Home Affairs Department’s management of the program wanting.

Via ABC