Objective 1.2

Global standards and best-practice regulations adopted in key markets

Action 1.2F

In progress

The Government and industry will jointly use Industry Growth Centres to promote best-practice Australian and international standards through the Growth Centres’ international networks.

Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources

Outcome 1
Outcome 1
Free and open international trade in services
Industry
recommendation/s
Description
Government response
Related Action/s
11F

Government identify and facilitate opportunities to promote the adoption of Australia’s standards and regulations overseas in areas where they are recognised as international best practice.
Agreed-in-principle
Action 1.2C
Action 1.2E
Action 1.2F
Action 1.2G

Progress to date

In June 2020, the Australian Cyber Security Growth Centre (AustCyber) partnered with the NSW Government and Standards Australia to launch a new Cyber Taskforce to Drive Standards. The Australian Government is working with the Cyber Security Best Practice Regulation Taskforce to explore policy options to apply regulation to increase the baseline cyber security of the economy, while realising benefits for Australian industry.