Samantha Dickinson

When Internet policy announcements start to be included in political parties' election campaigns, it's a sign that Internet issues are finally on the radar of, & clearly of concern to, those "suburban mums & dads" politicians like to appeal to. 4/4 #auspol

Aussie diplomats in UN #cybersecurity talks have frequently stated support for the principle of online/offline equivalence. But it's uncommon to see principles about Internet issues discussed in global diplomatic processes reiterated in a local, national context. 3/4 #auspol

A decade on from @UN_HRC members adopting their 2012 Resolution 20/8 (https://daccess-ods.un.org/access.nsf/Get?Open&DS=A/HRC/RES/20/8&Lang=E …) affirming the same rights people have offline must also be protected online, it's inspiring Australia's national election campaign. 1/4 #auspol

#UNCyberOEWG 2nd substantive session has ended. Chair & others have spoken about their desire to reach consensus on modalities for participation of non-govt stakeholders before July session. Let’s hope can happen, & the next session can take place in a formal format as a result.

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: Yesterday, the US State Department official refused our head of delegation a visa. In this context, not sure if we will be able to come to the next session in July.

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: these attacks against our country are being conducted in a cynical and open manner. After the situation in Ukraine ends, people will use the same links to attack your countries. This is a threat to every country.

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: increase of cyber attacks against our country is due to call by Ukraine Deputy PM via social media, leading to links that turn people’s devices into sources of massive DDoS attacks. This is indisputable. Happy to provide direct evidence inc Telegram messages.

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: mass cyber attacks are being conducted against Russia. Over last 3 weeks, cyberattacks against Russia have increased over several hundred times, from several dozen a month to 100s of 1000s of DDoS attacks per week targeting hospitals, kindergartens & more.

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: Our position has been to not waste people's precious time discussing issues unrelated to OEWG’s work. This approach is different to Western countries who've ignored please of the Chair & other delegations & continued to attack us & make unfounded speculations

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: delegations who spoke against us take their news from very biased & sensationalist Western sources. Those interested in the truth, who understand who launched this proxy war, using Ukraine against Russia, can analyse news critically using logic & common sense

#UNCyberOEWG Russia: this week, many negative things were said about us. We had right to respond every time such comments as made, but didn’t. Have many things to say about this crisis. Things those here don’t know about because they don’t have access to alternative info sources.

#UNCyberOEWG Chair: will make Zero Draft of annual progress report available to delegations at least 6 weeks b4 3rd meeting ( 25-29 July). Plans to hold informal virtual consultation after Zero Draft circulated so there’s at least 1 round of discussion b4 3rd substantive session

#UNCyberOEWG Australia: gender parity matters here at the OEWG because the data shows that peace deals stick better when women are included at the table.

#UNCyberOEWG Australia: pleased so many statements this week referred to gender dimension of cybersecurity. 1st Committee lags on gender parity. In December, 37% of OEWG interventions were by women - better than 1st Committee average. 43% of interventions this week were by women.

#UNCyberOEWG Australia: supports Syria thanking the Chair for having this early discussion on the content and structure of the annual report. Agrees with China’s suggestion that the report be structured around the agenda items that the WG has been discussing.

#UNCyberOEWG Brazil: notes confidence building measures are most important when we are talking with those we don’t agree with rather than when talking with our friends and allies.

#UNCyberOEWG Brazil: all proposals that have been made so far should be included in the annual progress report. We don’t yet need to decide which ones will go forward further.