DPS plans to strengthen parliamentary cyber resilience after an audit found shortcomings, with cross-department cooperation key to reducing risks.
In the same week governments and corporations worldwide scrambled after a critical programming flaw affected thousands of websites, the Department of Parliamentary Services released its annual report on what it needs to improve cybersecurity measures in parliament.
As well as remaining vigilant, DPS said cybersecurity measures will only improve with better cooperation between parliamentary departments.
The 2025-26 DPS annual report notes the Australian National Audit Office found in June that the department’s cybersecurity methods were substandard.
In her year in review, DPS secretary Jaala Hinchcliffe said other divisions will need to help the department comply with the ANAO’s recommendations.