Dirk van Graver

Dirk van Graver has held various positions in the public sector. He has a master’s degree in International Security from the University of Sydney.

Dirk van Graver 22 Jul 2019

What Tom Cruise can teach us about great power competition

Hollywood’s “Healthy Development” of an audience in China carries a cost should reel life mask the real thing.
Dirk van Graver 4 Jul 2019

The “new era” of digital authoritarianism

A growing online divide has curbed freedom of expression and opinion but it’s not time to surrender to a “splinternet”.
Dirk van Graver 20 Feb 2019

Responding to cyber attacks: resilience and transparency is key

Yes, Australia’s security was tested, but keeping it secret won’t help the public accept inevitable dangers to networks.
Dirk van Graver 13 Dec 2018

Disruptors disrupted: Australia’s new encryption law

Law enforcement and technology companies are battling over the privacy implications of contentious new laws.
Dirk van Graver 1 Aug 2018

Managing the release of convicted terrorists

Australia is trialling new rehabilitation programs that balance the rights of convicted terrorists with public safety.
Dirk van Graver 26 Jun 2018

Exceptional access: Australia’s encryption laws

The search is for a technical solution that reconciles the national security imperative with personal privacy.