Indo-Pacific

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre works with Indo-Pacific governments to strengthen the security and resilience of undersea cables. The Centre provides technical assistance and research and policy analysis, and dialogue and knowledge sharing to help countries reduce risks, build resilience, and improve digital connectivity across the region.

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Panelists discuss cable protection zones during a CCRC workshop with ASEAN Member States. A speaker holds a microphone while presenting on stage alongside three others.

2026-07-06

Strengthening subsea cable resilience with ASEAN Member States – Read more

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC), in partnership with Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), brought together ASEAN Member States in Singapore on 23–24 June for a workshop to promote subsea telecommunications cable protection, regulation and resilience. This built on earlier CCRC and IMDA collaboration to support the updating of ASEAN’s 2019 Guidelines for Strengthening Resilience and Repair of Submarine Cables. Subsea telecommunications cables carry around 99 per cent of international data traffic and form the backbone of the global digital economy. As demand for digital connectivity continues to grow, ensuring the resilience and protection of this infrastructure is now a priority for governments globally.   The workshop provided a valuable opportunity for ASEAN Member States to review national approaches and international best practice on the management of secure and resilient cables. Participants exchanged experiences and discussed practical approaches to strengthen policy, regulatory and operational frameworks for subsea telecommunications infrastructure.  CCRC also launched its Best Practice Toolkit, which provides practical guidance to governments across the Indo-Pacific to strengthen policy and regulation for planning, protecting and managing subsea telecommunications infrastructure.  The CCRC looks forward to continuing its engagement with ASEAN Member States and IMDA to support secure and resilient connectivity across our region. 

A group of panel speakers standing on stage at ICCC, including Kent Bressie, Dr Fabrizio Bozzato, Dr Franck Chevalier, Nadia Krivetz and Marcus Tong, in front of a conference backdrop.

2026-04-23

Peak industry-led body highlights need for collaboration to protect global connectivity – Read more

The 2026 International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) Plenary brought together governments, industry and experts to advance collaboration on protecting global connectivity. Australia was represented by the Director of the Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC), Nadia Krivetz, attending as a Government Observer. Held in Athens, Greece in April 2026, the 40th ICPC Plenary was themed ‘collaboration to protect global connectivity’ and focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of critical subsea cable infrastructure. Ms Krivetz participated in a panel discussion on regulatory and policy approaches to strengthening subsea cable protection and resilience. The discussion highlighted the role of effective policy and regulatory settings to support the security, reliability and ongoing operation of global cable networks. The Plenary provided an excellent opportunity to engage with industry leaders and other Government Observers, to exchange views and share insights on emerging trends and best practice in subsea cable policy and protection. More information about the 2026 ICPC Plenary is available here, on the ICPC website.

Representatives from the Government of Indonesia stand with Australian counterparts on a beach, one man talks to the group holding a informative picture as he talks about subsea telecommunication cables.

2026-03-26

Australia hosts Indonesian delegation to strengthen subsea cable cooperation – Read more

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) hosted a study tour for officials from the Government of Indonesia’s National Team for the Management of Subsea Pipelines and/or Cables. The visit brought together Australian Government agencies to share views on end-to-end subsea telecommunications cable governance, including permitting, protection and resilience. Discussions covered planning, installation, operation and repair, coordination across government, critical infrastructure risk mitigation and incident response. Delegates also met with private sector operators to better understand their decision making and explore how government and industry work together to support secure and reliable connectivity.The study tour supported Indonesia’s ongoing efforts to streamline its permitting processes, enhance transparency and strengthen cable protection settings, consistent with international best practice. It also advanced discussions on the viability of new fibre optic subsea cable links between Australia and Indonesia.The CCRC looks forward to continuing its partnership with Indonesia’s National Team to enhance digital connectivity between Australia and Indonesia.

A formal group photo of attendees standing and sitting at meeting in Tonga to discuss telecommunications.

2026-03-20

Talanoa in Tonga to safeguard subsea cable connectivity – Read more

The Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) travelled to Tonga in February 2026 to participate in a Talanoa supporting the development of a regulatory framework to safeguard Tonga’s subsea telecommunications cables and ensure reliable connectivity for communities, businesses, and government.The Talanoa was held in partnership with the Ministry of Meteorology, Energy, Information, Disaster Management, Environment, Climate Change and Communications, and brought together representatives from across the Tongan Government, cable operators, and ocean management agencies.Discussions focused on local perspectives on risks to Tonga’s subsea cable infrastructure and explored practical and legislative measures to establish cable protection zones and supporting regulations. Participants also considered how such a framework could align with Tonga’s broader ocean management priorities while reflecting international best practice.Insights from the Talanoa will inform the development of policy, legislative, and regulatory arrangements for cable protection, in collaboration with the relevant government agencies and community groups.The CCRC looks forward to continuing its partnership with Tonga to advance these priorities and support resilient digital connectivity across the Pacific.

A formal group photo of attendees sitting and standing around a board table at the Second International Subsea Cable Resilience Summit, held in February 2026, in Portugal.

2026-03-20

CCRC attends the International Subsea Cable Resilience Summit – Read more

Cable Connectivity and Resilience Centre (CCRC) Director Nadia Krivetz represented the Australian Government at the Second International Subsea Cable Resilience Summit, held in February 2026, in Portugal.The Summit brought together governments, regulatory authorities, industry leaders, investors, subsea cable experts and international organisations to address pressing challenges facing subsea telecommunications cable systems. Discussions focused on strengthening international cooperation and resilience in subsea cables by promoting best practice policy and regulation, streamlining cable permitting, maintenance and repair processes and encouraging enhanced cable protection. The Summit endorsed the Porto Summit Declaration, which sets out practical, non-binding guidance to strengthen international cooperation and enhance the resilience and protection of subsea cable infrastructure worldwide. The Declaration provides a shared framework to support governments and industry in responding to evolving risks and safeguarding global connectivity. The full Declaration is available here.