Mr. Kirkup inquired whether agencies within the Minister's Environment and Disability Services portfolio attempted to partner with the Australian Government's Joint Cyber Security Centre. The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) responded that they have not, but participate in the State Government Cyber Security Reference Group which has a relationship with the JCSC.

AnsweredQoN 3656Legislative Assembly
Asked
14 August 2018
Portfolio
Environment; Disability Services

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Have any departments, agencies, government trading enterprises or boards within the Minister’s portfolio responsibilities made any attempt to become a partner of the Australian Government's Joint Cyber Security Centre: (a) If yes, on what date did the partnership become operational; and (b) If not, noting the significant benefits of doing so, why not?

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Answered
18 September 2018
Responded by
Minister representing the Minister for Environment; Disability Services
Response time
9 days
For the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attraction
No.
(a)     Not applicable.
(b)     The Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) is a member of the State Government Cyber Security Reference Group, led by the Office of Digital Government, which has a relationship with the Joint Cyber Security Centre.

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