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Executive Cyber Council

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The Executive Cyber Council (the Council) was established in November 2023 as a 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy (the Strategy) initiative and meets biannually. The Council plays an important role in facilitating genuine and transparent co-leadership with industry and Government on key cyber security issues by sharing strategic insights and exchanging threat intelligence. The Council supports the delivery of national cyber security priorities, including initiatives driven under the Strategy’s Action Plan. Council members were appointed by the Minister for Cyber Security and are at an executive level or are a recognised expert in cyber security. Representation includes a broad cross-section of the economy to facilitate diverse perspectives and advice.

Further information

  • Type of Body

    F. Non-statutory advisory structure

  • Established By / Under

    Minister

  • Paid Members?

    No

  • Max No. of Board/Committee Members

    0

  • Annual Report Prepared and tabled?

    No

  • Classification

    C. Secondary non-statutory structure

  • Creation Date

Current board appointments

Position Appointee Start Date End Date
Chair The Hon Tony Burke MP 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member National Australia Bank 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member CyberCX Pty Limited 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Group of Eight 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Google Australia & New Zealand 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Insurance Australia Group 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Linfox Australia & New Zealand 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Microsoft Australia & New Zealand 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Medical Software Industry Association 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Council of Small Business Organisations Australia 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Optus Co. 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Qantas Co. 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Tech Council of Australia 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Telstra Co. 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Telstra Health 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Virgin Australia 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Woolworths Co. 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Xero AU 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Coles Group 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Commonwealth Bank of Australia 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Cisco Technology Company 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Business Council of Australia BCA 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Women in Security Network 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Atmos Group 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Amazon Web Services 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member ASX Limited 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Super 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Industry Group 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Energy Market Operator 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Banking Association 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Security Intelligence Organisation 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member Australian Signals Directorate 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
Member National Cyber Security Coordinator 25 March 2026 22 November 2027
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