ANNEX E AUSTRALIAN CYBER GOVERNANCE The below table outlines key Australian Government departments and agencies and bodies, organisations and independent statutory offices with cyber, digital and technology related responsibilities. Government Department (A-Z) Statutory Body / Other Attorney-General’s Department Australian Human Rights Commission Office of the Australian Responsible Minister & Head - The Hon Christian Porter MP, AttorneyGeneral and Minister for Industrial Relations - Secretary, Mr Chris Moraitis - Minister as above - Human Rights Commissioner, Mr Edward Santow - Minister as above - Australian Information Commissioner and Responsibilities Key Resources/links The Attorney-General’s Department (AGD) supports the development of Australia’s cyber security policies, including with respect to privacy, protective security, administration of criminal justice and oversight of intelligence, security and law enforcement agencies. AGD also provides advice to Government on the application of international law in cyberspace, assists Pacific Island countries to strengthen their cybercrime legislation and promotes accession to the Budapest Convention. The Australian Human Rights Commission protects and promotes human rights in Australia and internationally. Human Rights apply online as they do offline. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) is the independent national regulator for privacy and freedom of information. www.agd.gov.au www.humanrights.gov.au Privacy Act 1998 Australian Privacy Principles www.dfat.gov.au/cyberaffairs