Media releases

Better protections for Australians from SMS scams The Albanese Government is cracking down on SMS scams by implementing a mandatory SMS Sender ID Register (the Register).

New grants supporting journalism to keep Australians informed The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to bolster public interest journalism with applications now open for the $15 million News Media Relief Program (NMRP).   

Supporting regional television for audiences and broadcasters The Albanese Government has delivered legislation that enables continued access to television broadcasting services in remote and regional Australia. 

Social media reforms to protect our kids online pass Parliament The Albanese Government has delivered on its commitment to support parents and protect young people by setting a minimum age of 16 years for social media, with legislation passing Parliament today.

New Director of the Classification Board appointed The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Steven Thomson as Director of the Classification Board for a 2-year term. 

Appointments to NBN Co Board The Albanese Government is pleased to announce three appointments to the NBN Co Limited (NBN Co) Board, including: Ms Ellie Sweeney as Executive Director, for three years from 3 December 2024

Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 Seriously harmful mis and disinformation poses a threat to safety, the integrity of elections, democracy and national security, and 80% of Australians want action.  

Albanese Government delivers world-leading legislation to protect children online Today the Government has introduced world-leading legislation to enforce a minimum age of 16 years for social media. 

More than 800,000 Queensland households eligible for a faster fibre connection More than 800,000 homes and businesses across Queensland are now able to upgrade to a world‑class, full fibre NBN broadband connection, supported by investment from the Albanese Government.   

$48 million mobile coverage boost for regional New South Wales The Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have today announced up to $48 million in joint funding to deliver better mobile coverage along highways and major roads for Australians who live, work or holiday in regional and remote NSW.

More grants available to prevent tech-based abuse of women The Australian Government is calling for applications for innovative projects that aim to help stop technology-based abuse of women. 

Dating app users vulnerable to sexual violence New research highlights the need for dating apps to protect Australians against sexual predators.

New Duty of Care obligations on platforms will keep Australians safer online As part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians are protected by world-leading online safety laws, the Government will be legislating a Digital Duty of Care. 

Have your say on changes to improve rollout of vital telecommunications infrastructure The Albanese Government is making it easier for Australians to stay connected when they need it most.

Significant changes made one year on from the nationwide Optus outage One year on from the nationwide Optus outage, the Albanese Government has made considerable progress in improving telecommunications network resilience, complaints handling and customer communications during network outages.