Cloud computing
Report
Digital platform services inquiry: final report
The final report for an inquiry into markets for the supply of digital platform services. The report examines recent international legislative and regulatory developments, unfair trading practices and dispute resolution; major developments and key trends in services; and potential and emerging competition and consumer issues. The report reinforces the need for regulatory reform.
Report
State of Australian quantum report 2024
This report provides updates on how Australia's National Quantum Strategy has been implemented. It also highlights the successes, challenges and next steps for Australia's quantum industry.
Briefing paper
Benefits and risks of implementing cloud-based technology for child sexual abuse investigations in Australia
This paper investigates how a shared responsibility model for cloud-based infrastructure (CBI) could allow investigators to take advantage of CBI's benefits to scale, speed and inter-agency cooperation while minimising the risk to law enforcement agencies and victims. It proposes CBI as a scalable method to manage this material, arguing for a tailored security environment to...
Report
Influence of international digital platforms
This inquiry examined the nature and extent of international digital platforms operated by large overseas-based multinational technology companies—so called ‘Big Tech’— exerting power and influence over markets and public debate, to the detriment of Australian democracy and users.
Report
Enhancing the security of communication infrastructure
While digital security ultimately depends on the decisions made by private actors (e.g. network operators and their suppliers), this report underlines the role governments can play to enhance the digital security of communication networks.