MPS SecBlog: Week in Review - 29 November 2024
- Montane PS Staff
- Nov 28, 2024
- 2 min read
Submarine agency hands $9 million AUKUS contract to consultancy firm linked to Chinese military
The agency leading Australia's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines is paying a global consultancy firm $9 million for "management advisory services" amid claims the American-owned company also worked for the Chinese Communist Party and military.
Parliament Passes Cyber Security Bill
The Cyber Security legislative package addresses legislative gaps and brings Australia in line with international best practice with world first measures to ensure Australia is on track to become a global leader in cyber security.
As China tries harder to collect data, we must try harder to protect data
China is stepping up efforts to force foreign companies to hand over valuable data while strengthening its own defences. Some of the information it’s looking for would give it greater opportunities for espionage or political interference in other countries.
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
In light of Australia’s proposed ban, social media companies have urged the government to delay the passing of the bill. TikTok claim the bill lacks clarity, X says it may negatively impact children’s right, and Google and Meta say the bill should not precede an age-verification trial.
Labor stands up new terrorist and extremist content monitoring capability
The federal government has partnered with the Online Harms Foundation for “24/7 crisis response capability” to fight harmful online content, facilitating around-the-clock monitoring capacity to track and report extremist and terrorist-related content online.
Persuasive technologies in China: implications for the future of national security
ASPI has identified cases of Chinese technology companies leading in the development of persuasive technologies spanning generative AI, neurotechnologies and emerging ambient systems to spread disinformation and propaganda in favour of the CCP in Western countries.
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