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❓ Mr. Zempilas asks the Attorney General and other Ministers about the number and nature of cyber attacks on internal and external government systems and devices since January 1, 2025, seeking details on the actors involved and data compromised. The answer refers to a previous question.

AnsweredQoN 1323Legislative Assembly

Asked

2 December 2025

Member

Mr Basil Zempilas

Portfolio

Attorney General; Minister for Commerce; Tertiary and International Education; Multicultural Interests

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I refer to all departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards within the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities since 1 January 2025, and I ask: (a) How many attempted cyber attacks have there been on internal network systems and if any: (i) How many of these were conducted by a non-state foreign actor; (ii) How many of these were conducted by a nation-state foreign actor; and (iii) How many were successful and was any material containing Cabinet or customer related detail compromised; (b) How many attempted cyber attacks have there been on external network systems or websites and if any: (i) How many of these were conducted by a non-state foreign actor; (ii) How many of these were conducted by a nation-state foreign actor; and (iii) How many were successful and was any material containing Cabinet or customer related detail compromised; and (c) How many attempted cyber attacks have there been on any internet enabled devices (i.e. iPhones, iPads etc.) and if any: (i) How many of these were conducted by a non-state foreign actor; (ii) How many of these were conducted by a nation-state foreign actor; and (iii) How many were successful and was any material containing Cabinet related detail compromised?