Dfat confirms it has provided advice to minister Penny Wong about using cyber-related powers introduced last year Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has revealed it is considering using new sanctions powers against cyber-attackers for the first time, sparking calls for the Medibank hackers to be the initial targets. The Magnitsky-style sanctions laws that were introduced in Australia a year ago include a world-leading measure to allow travel bans and asset freezes on those deemed responsible for “significant” cyber-attacks.

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