Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has been given a lead role in helping to drive major reform that will bolster Australia’s national security.

Mr Taylor was yesterday (Wednesday) sworn in by the Governor-General as the new Minister for Law Enforcement and Cyber Security.

“This is a fantastic new challenge for me, working with the new Department of Home Affairs to keep Australia safe and competitive in an increasingly digital world,” Mr Taylor said.

“It’s an absolute honour to be given the opportunity to work with Australia’s national security and law enforcement agencies, which are world leaders.

“I thank the Prime Minister for entrusting me with this responsibility as we work towards a nationally consistent approach to terrorism, cyber security, organised and transnational crime.”

The Department of Home Affairs will keep Australians safer by ensuring full coordination between ASIO, the AFP, Australian Border Force, the Australian Criminal Intelligence Commission and AUSTRAC.

Mr Taylor said he was looking forward to working closely with Minister for Home Affairs Peter Dutton, Minister for Citizenship and Multicultural Affairs Alan Tudge, and Assistant Minister for Home Affairs Alex Hawke.