The report presents how Australians use, trust and navigate the internet in 2026. The research involved Australian adults and small business owners and managers. It highlights that the internet is undoubtedly essential infrastructure, much like water and electricity. However, with increased reliance on the internet also comes challenges and new opportunities.

The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cyber risk. This statement provides a call to action. It identifies key actions for leaders and five urgent practical actions to reduce not only technical risk, but also operational, financial and reputational exposure.

The Department of Parliamentary Services (DPS) provides essential services to the Australian Parliament. The objective of the audit was to assess whether the DPS has an effective baseline of cyber security controls. It found governance processes for cyber security were established but risk assessment, acceptance and communication were of limited effectiveness.

The Census is Australia’s largest data collection exercise and has followed a digital-first approach since 2016. The objective of this audit was to assess the readiness of the Australian Bureau of Statistics’ cyber security arrangements for the 2026 Census. To be ready for the 2026 Census, the ABS must address key remaining cyber security vulnerabilities.

While cybersecurity self-help advice is readily available to consumers, most advice is ill-suited to intimate relationship contexts where sharing is common. This study creates a new evidence base to understand everyday consumer smartphone sharing in intimate relationships to improve cybersecurity and technology design for all Australians.