Topics: internet-technology, computers-and-technology, internet-culture, government-and-politics, law-crime-and-justice, On 20 April , Australian Prime Minister , Malcolm Turnbull , unveiled an AUD 230 m plan to strengthen the country 's cyber defences - he also admitted that the Australian Government the capability to launch a cyber attack . The new five - tiered plan aims to : build a national partnership between government and business ; appoint an ambassador to press for an open , free and secure Internet ; raise awareness ; develop centres of excellence , and promote innovation through an industry - led growth centre . The government stated that cyber attacks on individuals and businesses in Australia AUD . p.a .
On 20 April , Australian Prime Minister , Malcolm Turnbull , unveiled an AUD 230 m plan to strengthen the country 's cyber defences - he also admitted that the Australian Government the capability to launch a cyber attack . The new five - tiered plan aims to : build a national partnership between government and business ; appoint an ambassador to press for an open , free and secure Internet ; raise awareness ; develop centres of excellence , and promote innovation through an industry - led growth centre . The government stated that cyber attacks on individuals and businesses in Australia AUD . p.a .