Media releases

Ensuring better mobile coverage for all Australians The Albanese Government has passed landmark laws that will expand basic mobile coverage across Australia and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to connectivity.

Laws passed to better protect telco consumers The Albanese Government is ensuring customers are better protected by holding telecommunications providers to account, with new laws passed by Parliament.  

New laws to strengthen Australia’s sport integrity system The Albanese Government is safeguarding a fair and level playing field for elite athletes and major sporting events in Australia, with legislation to bolster our world-leading anti-doping and sport integrity practices pas

Digital Duty of Care next step in Australia’s world-leading reforms The Albanese Government will make tech companies accountable for safety on their platforms with the Digital Duty of Care law introduced to Parliament today. 

Improved mobile connectivity in Upper Stone Residents and visitors to Queensland’s Upper Stone region have better mobile coverage thanks to a new mobile base station funded by the Albanese Government and Telstra.

Raising the bar for women’s health and fitness in Cherbourg Women and girls in Cherbourg now have access to a culturally appropriate space to connect, be active and build healthier lifestyles thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way Program.

Preventing tech-based abuse of women and children The Albanese Government is investing $3.5 million in 12 innovative projects designed to address technology-facilitated abuse.

Appointment to the NBN Co Board The Australian Government has reappointed Mike Mrdak AO as a non-executive Director of the NBN Co Board for a 3-year term starting on 1 October 2026.

Strengthening Australia’s anti-doping legislation The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for athletes and bolstering Australia’s world-leading sport integrity system to ensure elite competition and major sporting events are held on a fair and level pla

$10 million to support connectivity and productivity on farms Farmers across Australia can apply for up to $20,000 to implement ag-tech solutions that increase connectivity, productivity and safety of their businesses, through the On Farm Connectivity Program.

Consultation to help shape future of free-to-air TV As Australians' viewing habits shift to online, the Albanese Government is ensuring the sustainability and accessibility of free-to-air television, with consultation opening today on the future of TV.

Laws passed to further safeguard major sporting events The Albanese Government has delivered improved protections for major sporting events and organisations in Australia, with new laws passing Parliament today.

Australia doubles down on social media law The Albanese Government is leaving no stone unturned holding big tech to account, strengthening the investigative powers of the eSafety Commissioner and doubling fines.

Landmark AIS transformation taking shape The Albanese Government is backing Australian athletes with world-class facilities, with work underway on the $249.7 million redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

My Feed, My Way The Albanese Government is taking the next step following its world leading social media age ban to ensure Australians have more choice online, with draft legislation for the Digital Duty of Care released today for targeted consultation.