Public consultation
Reforming Australia’s existing electronic surveillance legislative framework is the most significant change to Australia’s national security laws in over four decades. The process involves detailed consideration and extensive consultation with Commonwealth, state and territory agencies, industry, peak bodies, civil society groups, international partners and the community.
On 6 December 2021, the Reform of Australia's electronic surveillance framework Discussion Paper (the Discussion Paper) was released. The paper provided an overview of key principles and proposals under consideration as part of the reform, with a particular focus on implementing key recommendations made by a range of inquiries and reviews, including the Comprehensive Review.
Consultation will continue with stakeholders throughout the development phase of the draft legislation.
Discussion paper responses
In response to the Discussion Paper 63 written submissions were received, including 10 confidential submissions. More information on the submissions and the discussion paper is available on the Reform of Australia’s electronic surveillance framework discussion paper page on the TROVE website.
Public submissions are available below via the TROVE website:
