The Policy Advisory Panel has concluded its Review and provided its Final Report to the auDA Board. At its August 2026 meeting the auDA Board resolved to approve the Panel’s Recommendations in the Final Report in-principle and directed auDA Management to prepare an Implementation Plan that takes into account the impact of the Recommendations.

The House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations sought input as part of an inquiry into a range of small business cyber security matters. auDA's submission can be found here.

The internet is a fundamental part of the lives of Australians, providing countless benefits. However, alongside the rise in Australians’ reliance on the internet, we are also seeing an increase in people’s exposure to online scams and cybercrime. The increasing prevalence of online scams doesn’t mean stakeholders – including governments, infrastructure providers, industry, advocacy bodies and end users – aren’t taking effective steps to combat and prevent online scams.