Media releases

Better support for telco customers experiencing financial hardship The Minister for Communications has directed the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to make an enforceable industry standard to ensure appropriate support is provided to telecommunications customers experiencing financial hardshi

Boost for Queensland families as free NBN opportunity delivered More Queensland families with school aged students without broadband at home will soon have access to a free NBN connection for 12 months as part of the Albanese Government’s ongoing roll-out of the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).

New appointments to the Classification Board The Albanese Government has made four appointments to the Classification Board following a merit-based selection process.  

Albanese Government publishes eSafety's Roadmap for Age Verification The Albanese Government has today published the eSafety Commissioner’s Roadmap for age verification and complementary measures to prevent and mitigate harms to children from online pornography, along with the Government’s response.

Pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue in PNG Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, today attended the 4th Pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with a new Ministerial declaration and action plan agreed by those in attendance.  

Australia unlocks new opportunities for Pacific postal services The first shipment of equipment delivered as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting Pacific nations improve the efficiency of their postal services has arrived today in the Solomon Islands.  

Australian Government continues to support connectivity in the Pacific Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will visit Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea this week to engage in communications development-focused meetings, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to partnering with the Pacific to

Thousands take up new uncapped satellite broadband in rural and regional Australia Almost half of all Sky Muster Plus customers in rural and regional areas have taken up new uncapped satellite broadband made possible by the Albanese Government’s investments to deliver a better NBN.  

Statement on the ABC Chair The Chair of the ABC, Ms Ita Buttrose AC OBE has advised the Government that she is not seeking reappointment following the completion of her current term in March 2024.  

Regional Communications Ministers delivers partnerships to boost multi-carrier coverage on roads The Albanese Government will partner with State and Territory Governments on trials to boost multi-carrier coverage on roads, following the landmark first meeting of the Regional Connectivity Ministers Roundtabl

Innovate with NBN back for another year Applications are now open for the latest round of the Innovate with NBN grants program, which supports individuals, businesses and organisations across regional and remote Australia to take their technology-led ideas to the next level.

Albanese Government officially launches BetStop Australians at risk of experiencing gambling harm will now be able to self-exclude from all licensed interactive wagering services following the launch today of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register.  

Securing a sporting legacy for women and girls The Albanese Government is proud to announce one of Australia’s biggest comprehensive investments in women’s sports, with funding and reforms to help more women play sport, and ensure more Australians are able to cheer on our phenomenal sports sta

Free broadband initiative extended until April 2024 in cost-of-living boost More eligible families across Australia will have the opportunity to benefit from 12 months free NBN following an extension to the nomination period, under the Albanese Government’s School Student Broadband Init

Consultation opens on fixed-line planning rules for new developments The Albanese Government is seeking public views on possible amendments to requirements to install pit and pipe infrastructure in new developments.