{"id":"F2022L00315","name":"Security of Critical Infrastructure (Australian National University) Rules (LIN 22/041) 2022","slug":"security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022","collection":"legislative_instrument","jurisdiction":"commonwealth","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":102318,"registerId":"commonwealth-F2022L00315-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-03","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Security of Critical Infrastructure (Australian National University) Rules (LIN 22/041) 2022","content":"![Commonwealth Coat of Arms](image.001.jpeg)\n\nLIN 22/041\n\nSecurity of Critical Infrastructure (Australian National University) Rules (LIN 22/041) 2022\n\nI, Karen Andrews, Minister for Home Affairs, under section 61 of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018 (the Act):\n\n(a) for paragraph 9(1)(f) of the Act, prescribe an asset owned or operated by the Australian National University (ABN: 52 234 063 906) that is used in connection with the undertaking of a program of research that is critical to:\n\n(i) a critical infrastructure sector (other than the higher education and research sector); or\n\n(ii) the defence of Australia; or\n\n(iii) national security\n\nas a critical infrastructure asset; and\n\n(b) for subsection 12L(23) of the Act, prescribe the Australian National University as the responsible entity for the asset mentioned in paragraph (a).\n\nThis instrument commences on the day after registration.\n\nDated 07 March 2022\n\nThe Hon Karen Andrews MP\n\nMinister for Home Affairs","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"This instrument expands the set of assets treated as \"critical infrastructure assets\" under the Act by prescribing a specific ANU-owned or -operated research-related asset for the purposes of paragraph 9(1)(f), and it designates the Australian National University as the responsible entity for that asset under subsection 12L(23). The instrument itself does not set or alter the substantive obligations attached to such assets; it changes scope only by adding this asset and naming the responsible entity, thereby bringing that asset within the Act's regime (paragraph 9(1)(f); subsection 12L(23); section 61)."},"complexity_factors":["Instrument is short and performs only two procedural functions (designation of asset; designation of responsible entity).","Relies entirely on external Act provisions (paragraph 9(1)(f) and subsection 12L(23)) for substantive effects and obligations.","Uses legal references (section 61) requiring consultation of the parent Act to understand consequences.","Narrow scope language (asset used in connection with research critical to specified areas) requires factual determination of whether a given ANU asset meets that description.","Commencement timing is immediate (day after registration), so administrative actors must act promptly to consult the Act for obligations."],"plain_english_summary":"The instrument, made by the Minister for Home Affairs under s.61 of the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018, designates a specific ANU‑owned or ‑operated asset used for research tied to non‑education critical infrastructure, defence or national security as a “critical infrastructure asset,” and names the Australian National University as its responsible entity. It takes effect the day after registration and only performs the designation; any duties, obligations or enforcement flow from the Act itself."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"This instrument performs exactly the narrow function intended by the enabling Act: designating specific assets and responsible entities for critical infrastructure protection. It does not expand beyond this specific purpose."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short instrument (under 300 words)","Only 2 substantive provisions (paragraphs a and b)","No defined terms beyond the Act reference","No cross-referencing beyond basic Act citations (sections 9(1)(f), 12L(23))","Simple conditional structure: single asset, single entity, clear criteria","No exceptions, schedules, or operational detail — all substantive obligations sit in the parent Act"],"plain_english_summary":"This legislation designates a specific research program at the Australian National University (ANU) as a **critical infrastructure asset** under national security laws.\n\n**What it does:**\n- Identifies a particular research program at the ANU as \"critical infrastructure\" because it relates to either:\n  - A critical infrastructure sector (like energy, water, or transport — but not the university sector itself)\n  - Australia's defence\n  - National security\n- Names the ANU itself as the \"responsible entity\" — meaning the university must comply with security obligations under the Security of Critical Infrastructure Act 2018.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n- The Australian National University and anyone involved in the specified research program\n- The Minister for Home Affairs, who gains oversight powers over this asset\n\n**Why it matters:**\nNormally, universities aren't classified as critical infrastructure. This rule singles out specific research at the ANU that is sensitive enough to warrant special protection — likely high-level defence or security-related research. It means the university must now follow stricter security protocols, reporting requirements, and potentially allow government intervention to protect this asset from threats like espionage, sabotage, or foreign interference."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022","history":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022/history","analysis":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/security-of-critical-infrastructure-australian-national-university-rules-lin-22-041-2022/documents"}}