Media releases

Delivering meaningful reform to reduce gambling harms The Albanese Government is delivering robust protections from the harms of gambling for Australians, particularly for children and young people.  

New SMS register sends a clear message on scam prevention The Albanese Government is cracking down on text-message scams with the SMS Sender ID Register now in place.

Community sporting clubs kicking goals on climate action The Albanese Labor Government is delivering bill-saving upgrades to community sporting clubs, helping them to keep kicking goals for years to come.

Transparency for telco consumers starts today Australians now have better and more detailed information about their mobile service and coverage through new rules put in place by the Albanese Government.

Stronger powers and double the penalties for world-leading social media law The Albanese Government is doubling down on platforms that are not doing enough to keep under 16s off social media. 

Safeguarding investment in major sporting events The Albanese Government is protecting investments in major sporting events by improving safeguards for commercial rights and helping prevent unauthorised ambush marketing.

Expanding Mac’s life-saving legacy The Albanese Government is helping protect more young people from online sexual extortion, with a $450,000 investment in SmackTalk.

Record funding for our athletes on the road to Brisbane 2032 The Albanese Government is backing Australia’s high-performance athletes and sports now and into the future with another record-breaking investment of $513 million.

Better connected communities on Tasmania’s west coast Families, businesses and visitors to Tasmania’s scenic west coast will benefit from improved digital connectivity and access to services thanks to the Albanese Government’s Regional Connectivity Program.

$50 million digital uplift for South East Queensland The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are strengthening connectivity across South East Queensland to drive productivity and empower local communities.

Game-changing upgrades for Lameroo Sports Club Women and girls in the Mallee region now have the facilities to match their sporting goals, thanks to the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program. 

New base station keeping Tasmania safer and better connected The rural community in Tasmania’s Northern Midlands is better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

Australia's online safety laws inspire important Apple update New parental controls to be rolled out by Apple were inspired by the Albanese Government’s world-leading online safety laws.

Albanese Government backing women’s health and fitness in Alice Springs Women in Alice Springs now have access to a dedicated, purpose-built space to exercise safely and on their own terms thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program.

Critical step toward Australia’s first National Media Literacy Strategy The Albanese Government is empowering Australians to engage with the shifting media landscape and stay safe online with our National Media Literacy Strategy.