Media releases

Game-changing upgrade for women and girls’ sport in the Blue Mountains The Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program is putting netball at the heart of the Lapstone community in the Blue Mountains. 

Game on for the new Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball Club The Albanese Government is supporting women and girls in Minyip and Murtoa to play the sports they love with a state-of-the-art new facility.

$1.2 million to boost mobile resilience in Perth Hills The Albanese Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve the reliability of mobile telecommunications for communities in the Perth Hills, Western Australia.

Consultation on the News Bargaining Incentive now open The Albanese Government is taking the next step to ensure Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future. Draft legislation to establish a News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) is now available for consultation.

Supporting a sustainable, innovative news sector The Albanese Government continues to back journalism and publishers that keep our local communities informed and engaged.

Australia Post delivering with new parcel facility in Brisbane Under the Albanese Government, Queenslanders will get their parcels faster than ever with Australia Post opening its largest air and speed hub at Brisbane Airport today.

Roblox responds to Australia’s safety warnings The Albanese Government welcomes efforts by Roblox to strengthen protections for young users in Australia and around the globe.

Connecting more remote First Nations communities The Albanese Government is investing $11.6 million to deliver free community Wi-Fi to remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

Strong action to tackle gambling harms The Albanese Government is taking strong action to protect Australians, particularly children and young people, from the harms of gambling.

Tech giants warned – step up on social media laws or face significant fines The Albanese Government has put social media giants on notice – if you want to do business in Australia, you must obey Australian laws.  

New mobile mapping a win for Australian consumers New requirements for telcos to publish better, clearer and more consistent mobile coverage maps are on their way.

Key 2032 Games venues racing ahead Key venues for the 2032 Games and beyond are racing ahead, with more elements of the centrepiece Brisbane Stadium upgrade locked in and a principal architect appointed for the Sunshine Coast Stadium and Moreton Bay

Social media minimum age update targets harmful tools The Albanese Government is targeting the most harmful and addictive social media features that keep young Australians hooked online.

Shaping a modern National Classification Scheme The Albanese Government is working to deliver a modern National Classification Scheme that helps Australian families make informed decisions about what they read, hear, watch and play.

Review beginning into Triple Zero system The Albanese Government has initiated a review into Triple Zero regulations to ensure the laws are fit-for-purpose and deliver a reliable and resilient system for Australians.