Murray Watt (Queensland, Australian Labor Party, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry) Share this | Hansard source

I'm happy to take your direction, President. I don't know whether that question actually does relate to the primary. Obviously, it still involves cybersecurity, but being the generous person that I am, I'm willing to answer the question from Senator Paterson. The Prime Minister announced the establishment of a coordinator for cybersecurity and the National Office for Cyber Security on 27 February this year. This role will ensure a centrally coordinated approach to deliver government cybersecurity responsibilities and lead across the Australian Public Service the coordination and triaging of action in response to a major cyber incident. I know it's the minister's intention to announce the new coordinator in the coming weeks. The minister has taken the time to make sure that we get the very best possible appointment to that role. And I might point out that, of course, this is the first time we've had an Australian minister for cyber security in the cabinet, so I think this government's record is strong.