New critical infrastructure resilience strategy for Australia
Australia’s attorney-general Robert McClelland has launched the Australian Government’s Critical Infrastructure Resilience Strategy
“Critical infrastructure underpins the delivery of essential services such as power, water, health, communications and banking,” Australia’s attorney general Robert McClelland said. “It supports our defense and national security and also provides the basis for our economic and social wellbeing.”
- coordinating planning across sectors and networks
- having responsive, flexible and timely recovery measures
- encouraging cultures that focus on providing a minimum level of service before returning to full operation
The strategy also outlines the various activities undertaken by the Australian government, including how it engages with business, community and individuals.
A resilience-based approach to critical infrastructure is vital so we can better adapt to change, reduce our exposure to risk and be better able to learn and bounce back from any type of hazard.
Through a range of initiatives the Strategy enables organisations to better manage both foreseeable and unexpected risks to better protect their critical infrastructure assets, supply chains and networks.
The strategy builds on the previous Critical Infrastructure Protection Program and has been developed with key stakeholders, including Critical Infrastructure Advisory Council members, state and territory governments, as well as owners and operators of critical infrastructure.
See details of the Critical Infrastructure Resilience strategy at the Austalian government’s Web site
