Media releases

Securing regional banking services The Albanese Government has secured commitments from the banks to ensure banking services remain available in the regions. Banks have a responsibility to regional communities and we’re holding them to it.

Appointment of ABC Deputy Chairperson The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Georgina Somerset AM as Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board for a period of six months.

Report of the Online Safety Act Review released The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, today tabled the Report of the Statutory Review of the Online Safety Act 2021.

Albanese Government delivering free broadband for 30,000 unconnected Australian families The Albanese Government has announced an additional $4.9 million in funding to NBN Co to extend the free School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) to 30 June 2028, to ease cost of living pressures and narrow the digital divide for unconnect

Mobile broadcasting assets to backup local radio during natural disasters and power outages The Albanese Government is strengthening vital broadcasting infrastructure that can be deployed rapidly during natural disasters and emergencies to help keep communities safer, connected and informed.

Prospect highway upgrade opens up new lanes to end long-term traffic squeeze Western Sydney communities are free of a notorious traffic bottleneck with the Albanese and Minns Labor Governments officially opening the upgraded Prospect Highway today.

Building Australia's future in Sydney's West The Albanese Government is building Australia’s future in Sydney’s West by delivering $580 million to support flood resilience and housing growth in the Hawkesbury-Nepean Valley and surrounds.

Albanese Government takes strong action to protect telco consumers The Albanese Government is bringing forward a number of important reforms to ensure telco consumers are better protected by significantly strengthening the Australian Communication and Media Authority’s compliance and enforcement powers and

Backing Aussie farmers with an additional $20 million for ag-tech connectivity The Albanese Government is continuing to support Aussie farmers with cost of living relief and enhanced productivity, with an additional $20 million investment in a new round of the hugely successful On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).

Only Labor will finish the NBN and keep NBN Co in public hands Families and businesses need high speed internet at an affordable price, and the Albanese Government will deliver that as we build Australia’s future.

New Statement of Expectations for the ACMA The Albanese Government has released a new Statement of Expectations for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to reinforce the importance of its regulatory functions, particularly in relation to matters of public safety a

Albanese Government supports access to free sports coverage and local TV The Albanese Government is safeguarding access by Australians to free sports coverage and local TV.

Supporting the independence of our national broadcasters The Albanese Government is affirming the independence of the national broadcasters with additional ongoing funding for the ABC and the announcement today of its commitment to legislate five-year funding terms for the ABC and SBS.

New ABC Managing Director appointed The Albanese Government congratulates Mr Hugh Marks on his appointment as Managing Director of the ABC for a term of 5 years, from 10 March 2025. 

Albanese Government provides $55 million to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters The Albanese Government continues to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters, with $55 million in grant funding now available to areas in need through Round 8 of the Mobile Blac