Australia news live: cybersecurity boost to tackle major attacks, industry emissions blowout fears

Anthony Albanese is expected today to announce a new agency to lead a national fight against hackers. Follow the day’s news live

Future emissions from existing and new Australian coal and gas production would likely dwarf official government estimates and undermine the Albanese government’s planned revamp of the climate change policy known as the safeguard mechanism, according to a new analysis.

The analysis by the global research firm, Climate Analytics, commissioned by climate groups, comes at the start of a two-day parliamentary inquiry hearing into the government’s planned changes to the scheme.

“The safeguard mechanism will therefore not work to drive emissions down as it’s supposed to, particularly given the integrity issues found to be widespread within Australia’s offset scheme by independent experts.”

I’m looking forward to a full and frank discussion about press freedom issues in Australia and further options for reform. A strong and independent media matters.

There is agreement across the Parliament and the community that improved protections are overdue. Unlike the former government, which ignored successive bipartisan committee reports, the Albanese Government will progress press freedom reform as a priority.

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