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Australia’s disinformation defences for Paris Olympics?

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Canberra: Microsoft has warned the world to prepare for Russian disinformation threats around the Paris Olympics due to open on 26 July. Last week, Australia’s Home Affairs Department demanded higher standards in government agencies for cyber defence against foreign influence and disinformation. At an International Webinar on 25 July, the Social Cyber Institute (SCI) will convene … Continued

Cyber incompetence is no excuse. How to plan for it!

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Canberra: The Social Cyber Group has reacted to the Crowdstrike fiasco causing network outages around the world by reasserting its position that cyber incompetence is a major cause of insecurity in cyberspace.   ‘In incidents like this, companies and government authorities rush to reassure the victims and the public that there was no cyber attack’, … Continued

Media Release – Minister Keogh – More than $4.7 Million Announced to Support Veteran Advocacy

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OFFICIAL     THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 18 July 2024 More than $4.7 million announced to support VETERAN ADVOCACY More than $4.7 million in funding will be provided to 102 ex-service organisations (ESOs) across Australia to support veteran advocacy through the Albanese Government’s … Continued

CDU strengthens defence ties with Alliance

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Charles Darwin University (CDU) will bring its strategic location and unique research capabilities to the table of an important organisation dedicated to advancing Australia’s defence innovation, science, and technology capabilities.  With support from the Northern Territory Government, CDU has become a member of the Queensland Defence Science Alliance (QDSA), a node of the Australian Defence … Continued

REMINDER: AUKUS and Australia’s Future

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La Trobe Ideas and Society event in partnership with La Trobe Asia   Today, 16th July 5.00-6.30pm (online) Bookings here    Ideas and Society Program in partnership with La Trobe Asia presents AUKUS and Australia’s Future. The conversation will discuss agreement of both the US and the UK to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and … Continued

A Call for Descendants of South Australian Soldiers: Honouring the 108th Anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles:

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                              16 July 2024: Adelaide, South Australia: As the 108th anniversary of the Battle of Fromelles approaches on 19 July, the Fromelles Association of Australia is issuing an appeal to South Australian communities. The Association seeks potential family members of missing soldiers from the 32nd Battalion to assist in identifying those who perished in … Continued

Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA) – Former U.S. National Security Advisor, Lieutenant General (ret.) H.R. McMaster Joins Amaero As Special Advisor to Chairman and CEO

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Melbourne, Australia – 15 July 2024 | Amaero International Limited (ASX:3DA) (“Amaero” or “the Company”) is pleased to announce that former National Security Advisor to the United States, Lieutenant General (ret.) H.R. McMaster has joined as Special Advisor to the Chairman and CEO, Hank Holland. Key Highlights: Former National Security Advisor of the United States, … Continued

Big gap in Australia’s defence: do we need an infowar militia?

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Embargo until 12.01 am  (AET) Monday 8 July 2024   Canberra: The Social Cyber Institute released a discussion paper calling for Australia to set up militia units based in the community to counter information warfare and provide open-source intelligence.(Crowdsourcing an Australian cyber intelligence and information militia)   The author, Professor Dan Svantesson, called on the … Continued

MEDIA ALERT: AUKUS and Australia’s Future

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La Trobe Ideas and Society event in partnership with La Trobe Asia   16th July 5.00-6.30pm (online) Bookings here   Ideas and Society Program in partnership with La Trobe Asia presents AUKUS and Australia’s Future. The conversation will discuss the agreement of both the US and the UK to supply Australia with nuclear-powered submarines and … Continued

Media Release – Minister Keogh – New Legislation to Simplify and Harmonise Veteran Compensation

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OFFICIAL   THE HON MATT KEOGH MP Minister for VETERANS’ AFFAIRS MINISTER FOR DEFENCE PERSONNEL   MEDIA RELEASE 3 JULY 2024 new legislation to simplify and harmonise veteran compensation The Albanese Government is simplifying and harmonising Australia’s veterans’ rehabilitation and compensation system – with new legislation introduced today. Under the Veterans’ Entitlements, Treatment and Support … Continued