01
Apr
2025
Online dating platforms now subject to enforcement
Australians will now be better protected while dating online with the enforcements starting under an Australian first online dating code.
27
Mar
2025
Ensuring faster broadband for more Australians
The Albanese Government is seeking views on a pathway to increase minimum legislated broadband speeds available across Australia through reforms to the Statutory Infrastructure Provider (SIP) regime.
27
Mar
2025
NBN Co Board Chair appointment
The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Kevin Russell as Chair of the NBN Co Limited Board (the Board), commencing from 1 April 2025.
27
Mar
2025
Albanese Government bolsters fight against child sexual exploitation online
The Albanese Government is stepping up the fight against child sexual exploitation and other serious online harms by strengthening collaboration between the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the eSafety Commissioner.
24
Mar
2025
Additional $14 million to keep communities and emergency services better connected
The Albanese Government continues to prioritise safety and resilience measures for natural disaster-prone communities with an additional $14 million to extend critical community Wi-Fi services at evacuation centres across Australia.
20
Mar
2025
Low earth orbit satellites are key to mobile coverage, and gaining support
In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Alfred, a trail of destruction stretched along a significant stretch of Australia's east coast.
13
Mar
2025
NBN Co Board appointments
The Albanese Government is pleased to announce the following appointments to the NBN Co Limited Board (the Board), commencing from 19 March 2025:
12
Mar
2025
ACMA Deputy Chair appointment
The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Adam Suckling as Deputy Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for a five-year term, following a merit-based selection process.
11
Mar
2025
Scam losses slashed by over $1 billion under Labor’s anti-scam agenda
The Albanese Government’s targeted crackdown on scams has driven down annual reported scam losses by over $1 billion in the last two years.
06
Mar
2025
Next step taken to better protect Australians from SMS scams
The Albanese Government has taken the next formal step to commence the SMS Sender ID Register to make it easier for Australian consumers to identify potential scams.
05
Mar
2025
Next steps toward a sustainable community broadcasting sector
The Albanese Government today welcomes the report of the Community Broadcasting Sector Sustainability Review, which provides findings and recommendations to government and industry on supporting this vital media sector into the future.
26
Feb
2025
Supporting Australia’s multicultural media sector
The Albanese Government is investing in Australia’s multicultural media, today announcing funding of $11.3 million over three years in recognition of the critical role of the independent multicultural media sector in fostering an inclusive and inf
25
Feb
2025
Albanese Labor Government building Australia's mobile future
The Albanese Labor Government has today announced a major world first reform to provide basic universal outdoor mobile coverage across Australia.
19
Feb
2025
Supporting Australian TV and radio
The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to support commercial television and radio broadcasters through the suspension of the Commercial Broadcasting Tax (CBT) for one year.
17
Feb
2025
Grants available to boost First Nations digital inclusion
The Albanese Government is continuing its work to close the digital divide for First Nations people and communities, with three new programs aimed at boosting First Nations digital inclusion now accepting applications.