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ARTICLE · 14 JULY 2026

Cyber Security: A Month In Retrospect (Australia) - June 2026

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Australia's cyber security landscape continues to evolve rapidly with significant regulatory reforms, emerging threats, and technological developments. This monthly retrospect examines key developments including proposed SOCI Act amendments, the retirement of the Essential Eight framework, new AI model releases, and increased ransomware activity targeting Australian organizations.

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Cameron Whittfield
Cameron Whittfield
Peter Jones
Peter Jones
Christine Wong
Christine Wong
Merryn Quayle
Merryn Quayle
Emily Coghlan
Emily Coghlan
Magdalena Blanch-de Wilt
Magdalena Blanch-de Wilt
Kaman Tsoi
Kaman Tsoi
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Heather Kelly
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Rebecca Gill
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June 2026 in Retrospect

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Cross examining Cyber: The Director series

Over the next six weeks, we'll be continuing our Cross-Examining Cyber – Director Series, releasing a new episode every fortnight.

We have an exceptional line up, still to come. Look out for our upcoming episodes with Anne Templeman-Jones, David Gonski, John Mullen and Catherine Brenner.

Watch / listen here.

Cyber Risk Survey - 2026

Our Cyber Risk Survey is now underway. We are engaging with the legal leaders in Australia and across the Asia Pacific region to bring you their perspectives. This is a unique survey, now in its fourth year. We can’t wait to bring their observations to you. Stand by…

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