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
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Type of Body
F. Non-statutory advisory structure
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Established By / Under
Minister
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Paid Members?
No
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
0
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
No
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Classification
C. Secondary non-statutory structure
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Creation Date
Current board appointments
| Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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| 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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