Index

The Digital Legislative Landscape

Categorisation

Digitally-relevant legislation can be categorised as follows:

• Safety - preventing harm to citizens
• Security - protecting assets against unauthorised access
• Privacy - protecting the privacy of citizens
• Rights - protecting citizen rights
• Innovation - supporting innovation

Safety

The Online Safety Act 2021

Online Safety Act Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) 2024

Security

Cyber Security Act 2024

Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act)

Privacy

Privacy Act 1988

Telecommunications and Other Legislation Amendment

Rights

FOIA

Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024

Digital ID Act 2024

Telecommunications Act 1997 

 

Innovation

The Copyright Act 1968

Copyright Amendment (Digital Agenda) Act 2000

R&D Tax Incentive

https://business.gov.au/grants-and-programs/research-and-development-tax-incentive/overview-of-rd-tax-incentive