Articles

A 3-post collection of short pieces

My Experience: APIGA Australia 2024

By Sarah Lam |  Nov 29, 2024  | apigaaustralia2024, auda, internetgovernance, cybersecurity, reflection
In November this year, I was fortunate enough to participate in APIGA Australia 2024. This year was the first time that the program ran and it was an amazing opportunity for anyone interested in the world of internet governance to learn about all of its aspects, ranging from the billions of acronyms to international negotiations. Overall, it was a jam-packed program and I thoroughly enjoyed the event...
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An Overview of the Cyber Security Bill

By Sarah Lam |  Nov 16, 2024  | law, australianlaw, parliament, bill, cybersecurity
Last month, the Cyber Security Bill 2024 was presented for the first time to the Federal Parliament of Australia. It is the first, standalone piece of legislation that is specifically targeted at improving Australia's cyber-incident response and regulatory framework. Although Australia already has a complex regulatory framework, there are inconsistencies and overlaps, and as such, this bill aims to clarify a few of these points, among other things...
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Studying Law and Computer Science: My Thoughts So Far

By Sarah Lam |  Jun 4, 2024  | law, computerscience, education, university, study, monash
Law and computer science is not exactly a common pairing of degrees, particularly not when compared to combinations like law and commerce. It's hardly surprising, given the fact that when I tell people that I study law and computer science, the first reaction is usually 'How are you still alive!?'. So in this article, I will share my thoughts and how I've managed to stay alive...
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