Reaching new horizons: the Australian Government’s 7 year Cyber Security Strategy and appointment of three OAIC watchdogs

On 22 November 2023, the Australian Government committed to investing $586.9 million into its 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy) over the next seven years,^[1] and delivering key initiatives under three major phases (Horizons).

Phase	Period	Description
Horizon 1	2023-2025	‘strengthen foundations’ by addressing critical gaps in Australia’s ‘cyber shields’, building better protections for vulnerable individuals/businesses, and supporting initial cyber maturity uplift across the region.
Horizon 2	2026-2028	‘expand its reach’ via the Government’s further investments into the broader cyber ecosystem and growing a diverse cyber workforce.
Horizon 3	2029-2030 …