Consultation on developing Horizon 2 of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy

​​​​​​​​The Australian Government released the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy on 21 November 2023 (the Strategy).

The Strategy sets up a framework for government to take action to uplift Australia’s cyber maturity and preparedness over three horizons, making Australia a world-leader in cyber security by 2030. 

• In Horizon 1 (2023-25): we have strengthened our foundations and addressed critical gaps in our cyber shields, built better protections for our most vulnerable citizens and businesses, and supported cyber maturity uplift across our region.
• In Horizon 2 (2026-28): we will scale our maturity across the whole economy. We will make further investments in the broader cyber ecosystem, continuing to scale up our cyber industry and grow a diverse cyber workforce. 
• In Horizon 3 (2029-30): we will advance the global frontier of cyber security. We will lead the development of emerging critical technologies capable of adapting to new risks and opportunities across the cyber landscape. 

The actions and initiatives taken by government under Horizon 1 of the Strategy are listed in the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy: Action Plan (the Action Plan).

As we approach the transition from Horizon 1 to Horizon 2, we are developing the actions and initiatives for government to take, together with industry, for the next three years under Horizon 2. 

Our approach to Horizon 2

To commence the consultation process on Horizon 2, the Government has released a Policy Discussion Paper for public consultation.

The Discussion Paper will continue our collaboration with businesses and citizens on identifying and developing policy options that will best position Australia to be a cyber resilient nation, and to explore how to work together to achieve them over the next Horizon.

This is only the first step in our consultation process. Once feedback and ideas from the Policy Discussion Paper are considered, a further industry co-design process will be undertaken on the specific actions and initiatives to take forward in Horizon 2. 

To support you in making a submission under this first phase of consultation we have released a package of documents, including a shorter ‘Snapshot’ document which captures the key elements of the Discussion Paper:

• Charting New Horizons: Developing Horizon 2 of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy – Snapshot Paper
• Charting New Horizons: Developing Horizon 2 of the 2023-2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy – Policy Discussion Paper
• Appendix A: List of questions to consider when making a submission
• Appendix B - Status of Horizon 1 initiatives​

Engage with us

The Department of Home Affairs is holding events via Microsoft Teams during the consultation period to provide an opportunity to discuss the Discussion Paper and support development of your Submissions. 

Materials from the town hall event will be made publically available after the event, including recordings and transcripts. 

For information on how we collect and handle your personal information, see Privacy​.

Enquiries

If you have a question or would like to discuss the development of Horizon 2 in further detail, please email CSSH2@homeaffairs.gov.au.

Discussion paper submissions

Submissions on the Horizon 2 Public Discussion Paper are open from 29 July to 29​​ August 2025.

You can provide your submission via the following webform:​