An unquantified cyber uplift to bolster government security and protect the upcoming election from compromise. The measure is the only Budget expense specifically targeted at cyber capabilities. Industry leaders were less enthusiastic about the governments investments in developing cybersecurity skills , and in industry development in the 2019 Budget. Others were hoping cybersecurity capabilities would be included within the $512m funding boost for the Australian Federal Police and $58m for ASIO, which would be exploring initiatives such as artificial intelligence.”]
Source: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3502823/government-s-cybersecurity-budget-commitment-unknown.html