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Boosting cyber security in Australia’s small businesses: cross-sector perspectives

House of Representatives < 1 min read

The House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisationswill hold its final public hearings for the inquiry into cyber security for small to medium sized businesses and organisations on Monday, 2 November 2026 and Wednesday, 4 November 2026.

“As we come to the end of the public hearing program, a clear message has emerged from witnesses: cyber security support should be actionable, targeted and accessible for small and medium sized businesses and organisations,” said Ms Sally Sitou MP, Chair of the Committee.

“The remaining hearings will continue to examine how Australia’s small to medium sized businesses and organisations can be better supported by the Australian Government, with a focus on the different needs across sectors.”

“We’ll meet with representatives from the insurance, telecommunications, health, education, early childcare, finance, legal and IT sectors.”

Detailed programs for the hearings will be available on the Committee’swebsite, the hearings will be broadcast live ataph.gov.au/live.

Public Hearing Details

Date: Monday 2 November 2026
Time: 10:00 am – 2:30 pm (AEDT)
Location: Virtual

Date: Wednesday 4 November 2026
Time: 11:30 am – 2:30 pm (AEDT)
Location: Virtual

Media enquiries

Phillip Kim, Office of Ms Sally Sitou MP
Email:[email protected]
Phone: 0452 636 100

For background information

Committee Secretariat
Phone: (02) 6277 4014
[email protected]

For more information about this Committee, you can visit its website. On the site, you can make a submission to an inquiry, read other submissions, and get details for upcoming public hearings. You can also track the Committee and receive email updates by clicking on the blue ‘Track Committee’ button in the bottom right-hand corner of the page.

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