Media releases

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

First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group finalising initial recommendations for closing the digital divide The Albanese Government’s First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group met in Sydney yesterday and considered proposals to support progress towards Target 17 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – delivering equal levels of digital inclu

BetStop to be introduced in August BetStop, the National Self-Exclusion Register for online wagering, will be launched by the Albanese Labor Government on 21 August 2023.  

New student broadband initiative hits key milestone More than 1,000 disadvantaged families without broadband at home have now been connected to free internet as part of the Albanese Government’s new School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).  

New director appointed to Australia Post The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Jodie Auster as a non-executive Director to the Australia Post Board, for a three-year term starting 6 July 2023.

Albanese Government to improve safeguards for telco consumers experiencing financial hardship The Minister for Communications will direct the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to make an enforceable industry standard to ensure appropriate support is provided to telecommunications customers experiencing financial hardship