Prologue What is citizenship? Why is examination of Australian citizenship a matter to be considered in 2026? On 9 May 2026 we recognised the 125th anniversary of the first sitting of the Australian Parliament, so perhaps it is a good time to examine citizenship in Australia given the laws made by the Australian Parliament define […]
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Australian workers stressed and lacking leadership A 2026 survey of 5600 managers, executives and frontline workers in six countries found that 46 per cent of Australian workers surveyed disagreed that leaders understood their (workers’) challenges. This result put Australia at the top of the six countries surveyed – that is, Australia had the worst result.
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If you are fascinated by Harry Potter, psychology, human behaviour, and the complex realities of protective security — this article is for you. Because beneath the magic, mythical creatures, and fantastical battles lies something surprisingly real: a sophisticated study of trust, manipulation, coercion, vulnerability, loyalty, radicalisation, and human risk. Long before organisations spoke so publicly
The ‘insider threat’ is posed by a person – a ‘trusted insider’ – who uses the position of trust they have been granted by an organisation to cause harm to that organisation. What is an insider threat? The harm can manifest in many ways including theft of assets including data, materiel goods, intellectual property, or
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Recently, many critical infrastructure responsible entities covered by the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) are likely to have noticed a significant evolution in the annual Critical Infrastructure Risk Management Program (CIRMP) reporting process, with the FY2025–26 reporting cycle signalling a broader shift in regulatory expectations surrounding governance, resilience, and Board accountability. The revised annual reporting
Why exit and post-employment risk are the missing pieces in workforce assurance Listen to the audio version of this article below: Executive Summary For many organisations, workforce assurance begins at hiring. Significant effort is often invested in pre-employment screening, background checks, and initial suitability assessments. Increasingly, organisations are also strengthening their approach to ongoing suitability,
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Insider Threat Insider threat is the misuse by a trusted person of privileged access to, or influence over, assets and operations. The trusted person’s actions may be unintentional, or their actions may be intentional. In either instance the harm caused can be the same. But to become ‘insiders’ a person has to be granted admission.
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Insider Threat Insider threat is the misuse by a trusted person of privileged access to assets and operations. The trusted person’s actions may be unintentional or they may be intentional. In either instance the harm caused can be the same. Organisations make a choice to grant trust to a person when they decide to employ
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The fire at Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery should be treated as more than an industrial incident. Initial media reporting points to equipment failure stemming from inadequate maintenance. There is, as of 17 April 2026, no public evidence of sabotage. But focusing on cause alone risks missing the broader point. For operators of critical infrastructure — and for
In March 2026, the Commonwealth Government published the Independent Review of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018. The intent of the Review, conducted by Dr Jill Slay between November 2025 and January 2026, was to assess whether Australia’s Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (SOCI Act) is achieving its intended objectives, functioning as intended,
