Communications Regulation and Digital Hub Development Agency (Amendment) Act 2023

Assessment as relevant vendor

22. (1) Where the Minister makes an assessment—

(a) in accordance with section 21 , that there is a likelihood of a vendor being subjected to interference by a third country,

(b) that there is a significant risk that a vendor will not be able to secure supply of critical components,

(c) that the overall quality of critical components supplied by a vendor is inadequate, or

(d) that the cybersecurity practices of a vendor are inadequate,

the Minister may take measures in accordance with section 25 .

(2) The Minister may conduct an assessment under subsection (1) at any time and on an ongoing basis.