Ransomware Payment Laws Now Mandatory: What You Must Report

From 30 May 2025, Australian businesses earning over $3 million per year must report any ransomware or cyber extortion payments to the government within 72 hours. In this episode, Leigh explores:What qualifies as a reportable ransomware or cyber extortion paymentWho needs to report and how to calculate turnover thresholdsWhat’s included in the 72-hour reporting requirementWhy these reports matter for Australia’s national cyber defenceHow to prepare your business now before penalties kick in🎯 Book your free Empower Systems Assessment at ⁠nationalpc.com.au/empower⁠🎧 Get the audiobook ⁠Sitting Duck - The Phone Call You Don’t Want to Receive now⁠ on Spotify.This podcast was produced by ⁠⁠National PC⁠⁠, delivering expert ⁠⁠cyber security services⁠⁠ in ⁠⁠Townsville ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠Cairns⁠ ⁠through our ⁠⁠Empower Managed IT⁠⁠ solutions—secure, reliable, and built for North Queensland businesses.