Australia: Electronic Surveillance Reform
Progress
Current status
processing consultation
11 Feb 2022 processing consultation
06 Dec 2021 in consultation
Scope
Implementers
Australia
Policy Area
Data governance
Policy Instrument
Data governance, nes
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Consultation closed on Electronic Surveillance Reform
On 11 February 2022, the Government of Australia's consultation on its planned reform of electronic surveillance laws closes. One of the significant proposed reforms involves a new and comprehensive definition of 'communication', meant to cover all …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation closed
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Consultation opened on Electronic Surveillance Reform
On 6 December 2021, the Government of Australia opened a consultation on its planned reform of electronic surveillance laws, publishing a discussion paper containing guiding information and questions for the consultation. The discussion paper gives …
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
consultation opened
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government