Opinion

Australia must be wary of Beijing’s ears and hands in consumer goods

The US is banning Chinese-made EVs with internet connections for fear they will be used for surveillance or sabotage. Australia will need to step up too.

Alastair MacGibbonCybersecurity expert

Sep 24, 2024 – 6.14pm

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On Monday, Washington moved to effectively ban Chinese electric vehicles from the US market in a decision that should fundamentally reshape how we view the national security risks posed by internet-connected consumer technology.

New proposed rules announced by US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will restrict access to Chinese software and hardware for vehicles with in-built internet connections.

Alastair MacGibbon is chief strategy officer at CyberCX and was National Cyber Security Adviser and head of the Australian Cyber Security Centre.