Media releases

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.

NBN Co lodges amended SAU proposal NBN Co has lodged a Special Access Undertaking (SAU) variation proposal with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) following months of industry consultation.  

Applications open for new $50 million program to boost telco resilience during disasters Applications are now open for projects that improve the resilience of telecommunications network during natural disasters, particularly in rural, regional, remote and First Nations communities.  

Public release of submissions to postal services modernisation consultation The Albanese Government has today released submissions received as part of its public consultation on modernising of postal services and supporting the long-term financial stability of Australia Post.  

Over one billion telco scams blocked in the last year Over one billion telco scams have been blocked in the last year as a result industry rules to disrupt scam activity - including over 256 million scam calls and 85 million scam texts in the last quarter alone.  

Consultation opens for new $30 million program to accelerate ag-tech uptake Public consultation is now open on the draft program guidelines for the Albanese Government’s new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP) funded in the October 2022 Budget.  

NBN fibre upgrades hits two million premises milestone A record two million additional households can now access faster and more reliable fibre broadband as part of upgrades to the National Broadband Network.  

New appointments to the Australian Communications and Media Authority The Albanese Government has made three appointments to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) following a merit-based selection process.

Albanese Government's First Nations Digital Inclusion Plan released The Albanese Government’s First Nations Digital Inclusion Plan released today outlines for the first time clear priorities to close the digital gap for First Nations Australians.

Darwin digital hub on the cards as new submarine cable launched Connectivity in Northern Australia will be faster, and more reliable and resilient following the launch of Darwin’s first ever direct connection to the global network of high-capacity subsea telecommunications cables.

Have your say on support for Australia’s national broadcasters The Albanese Government is encouraging Australians to have their say as part of a review of options to support the independence of Australia’s national broadcasters - the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting Servi

Boost for Tasmanian families as free NBN opportunity delivered More families in Tasmania 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).

Australian Digital Inclusion Index highlights First Nations digital inclusion gap The Australian Digital Inclusion Index released today shows some progress to boost digital inclusion but highlights a significant gap when it comes to First Nations Australians.

Keeping regional Queenslanders connected in emergencies Communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast will benefit from more resilient and reliable telecommunications, with the completion of a new $4.4 million project to keep the NBN running during natural dis