From Meryl's Desk There is much more to cyber security than just having a good password. Last year, the Albanese Government passed Australia's first Cyber Security laws. All Australians should feel safe and secure when giving their data out to third parties like telecommunication companies or banks. That's why we are establishing new laws to keep our personal data safe, and expanding existing last resort powers to enable Government assistance for major security threats. The Australian Government will establish an SMS Sender ID Register to help disrupt scammers who impersonate businesses or organisations like the Australia Post. No-one wants to feel like they've been given the short end of the stick, and that's why we need to ensure that SMS messaging is a safe mode of communication, reducing the number of Australians being ripped off. These matters can be difficult, and we know that many older Australians are vulnerable when targeted by these scams. That's one reason why I am hosting a free Seniors Forum for our community on 29 January 2025 at East Maitland Golf Club. There will be an opportunity to speak to me, alongside representatives from Telstra, Centrelink, and local Police. I look forward to meeting you. Please RSVP by emailing meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au or calling 02 4983 2401. Mangl As your Federal Member, I can assist you with: Centrelink Medicare Immigration Tax Child Support NDIS Communications (including NBN) Veterans' Affairs Aged Care Superannuation MERYL SWANSON MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON 35 Sturgeon Street 4983 2401 Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au www.merylswanson.com.au Authorised by Meryl Swanson ALP Raymond Terrace AW7421619 From Meryl's Desk There is much more to cyber security than just having a good password . Last year , the Albanese Government passed Australia's first Cyber Security laws . All Australians should feel safe and secure when giving their data out to third parties like telecommunication companies or banks . That's why we are establishing new laws to keep our personal data safe , and expanding existing last resort powers to enable Government assistance for major security threats . The Australian Government will establish an SMS Sender ID Register to help disrupt scammers who impersonate businesses or organisations like the Australia Post . No - one wants to feel like they've been given the short end of the stick , and that's why we need to ensure that SMS messaging is a safe mode of communication , reducing the number of Australians being ripped off . These matters can be difficult , and we know that many older Australians are vulnerable when targeted by these scams . That's one reason why I am hosting a free Seniors Forum for our community on 29 January 2025 at East Maitland Golf Club . There will be an opportunity to speak to me , alongside representatives from Telstra , Centrelink , and local Police . I look forward to meeting you . Please RSVP by emailing meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au or calling 02 4983 2401 . Mangl As your Federal Member , I can assist you with : Centrelink Medicare Immigration Tax Child Support NDIS Communications ( including NBN ) Veterans ' Affairs Aged Care Superannuation MERYL SWANSON MP FEDERAL MEMBER FOR PATERSON 35 Sturgeon Street 4983 2401 Raymond Terrace NSW 2324 meryl.swanson.mp@aph.gov.au www.merylswanson.com.au Authorised by Meryl Swanson ALP Raymond Terrace AW7421619