Media releases

Next step towards better connectivity in Yarramalong The Albanese Government is working to deliver on its election commitment to improve communications resilience on the Central Coast, by launching a process to upgrade the existing Telstra mobile tower at Yarramal

Albanese Government launches consultation to modernise the Universal Service Obligation The Albanese Government is today opening a broad consultation with industry and the community on the delivery of a modern and more fit-for-purpose Universal Service Obligation (USO).  

New appointments to Australia Post Board The Albanese Government has appointed Mr John Stephen Mann as a non-executive Director and Deputy Chairperson and Ms Debra Anne Hazelton as a non-executive Director to the Australia Post Board for three-year terms.  

$30 million On Farm Connectivity Program now open for applications Applications are now open for Round 1 of the Albanese Government’s new On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) to increase the uptake of agtech to boost productivity, growth and sustainability of Australia’s primary producers.  

Thousands of Australians sign up to the new National Self-Exclusion Register BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – is making a big difference to Australians at risk of experiencing online gambling harm, with almost 10,000 people registered since its launch in August 2023.  

More Queenslanders than ever before can now access faster NBN speeds Faster and more reliable broadband speeds on the National Broadband Network (NBN) are now available to more Queenslanders than ever before, as a result of full-fibre upgrades funded by the Australian Government.

Government to scope emergency mobile roaming capability during natural disasters The Albanese Government will work with industry to scope an emergency mobile roaming capability to keep Australians connected during natural disasters, following a new report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) released

Recommendations to support greater digital inclusion for First Nations Australians The Albanese Government has today released the initial report of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group (FNDIAG) that outlines positive steps towards narrowing the digital divide for First Nations Australians.  

Connecting over 50s to the digital world The Albanese Labor Government is committed to ensuring older Australians are connected to and safe in the modern digital world and will today announce $42 million to extend the successful Be Connected program.

Grant outcomes for election commitments to improve mobile coverage The Albanese Government has today announced successful grant outcomes to fulfil election commitments to improve mobile coverage and quality in identified locations across regional Australia.

New Centre makes it easier for eligible families to connect to free NBN The Albanese Government is making it easier for eligible families to access 12 months free broadband over the NBN, with the launch of a new National Referral Centre to support the ongoing rollout of the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).

New appointments to the ABC Board The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Nicolette Maury and Ms Louise McElvogue as non-executive Directors to the ABC Board for five-year terms.  

ACCC accepts revised NBN Co Special Access Undertaking variation The decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) to accept NBN Co’s Special Access Undertaking (SAU) is a positive outcome for households, NBN Co and industry.  

Albanese Government proposes new rules to improve mobile coverage in new developments The Albanese Government has today opened consultation on draft planning rules to include consideration of mobile coverage in new housing developments.  

Taskforce to drive high tech communications for first responders Australia’s first responders are now one step closer to improved communications during an emergency, following the establishment of the Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) Taskforce.