The House of Representatives commences inquiry into cyber security for small to medium sized businesses and Organisations

July 5, 2026 |

The House Select Committee on Cyber Security for Small to Medium Sized Businesses and Organisations was established by a resolution of appointment that passed the House of Representatives on 4 June 2026.

The Committee will inquiry into:

  1. the cyber maturity of Australian small to medium sized businesses and organisations, including not-for-profit organisations;
  2. the adequacy, appropriateness and accessibility of guidance provided to small to medium sized businesses and organisations by Government in relation to cyber security;
  3. whether there are appropriate standards for small to medium sized businesses and organisations in relation to cyber security;
  4. the ease for small to medium sized businesses and organisations to procure appropriate cyber security services in Australia;
  5. the importance of training for employees on good cyber security practices to the overall cyber security of small to medium sized businesses and organisations;
  6. the impact of cyber security maturity on the feasibility for small to medium businesses and organisations to participate in Government and large corporate supply chains; and
  7. any other related matters;

The Committee will present its final report by 31 March 2027.

The relevant page on the Parliament House website is found here

 

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