Media releases

Have your say on delivering more disaster-resilient communications in peri-urban communities Local communities, councils and telcos are encouraged to have their say on new draft guidelines for the next $20 million round of the Peri-Urban Mobile Program (PUMP) that aims to improve mobile coverage on the urban fringes of communities across

City of Cockburn set to benefit from faster NBN speeds Businesses in the City of Cockburn will have access to world-class digital connectivity, following the creation of a new Business Fibre Zone as part of the Albanese Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN). 

Application timeline extended for key regional connectivity programs Mobile and broadband providers now have more time to work with communities across Australia to apply for the latest rounds of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants p

Albanese Government seeks public input on mobile coverage audit The Albanese Government has today released the next phase of the audit of mobile coverage with the release of a new Request for Information (RFI) and draft Request for Tender.

Regional Tech Hub set to expand support for regional Australia as tender outcome announced The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will continue as the ongoing operator of the innovative Regional Tech Hub (the Hub), following a $6 million investment from the Albanese Government to expand the Hub’s work and reach.

Albanese Government to consider the report of online gambling inquiry The Albanese Labor Government has received the final report of the inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs.

Consultation opens on new laws to tackle online misinformation and disinformation Public consultation has commenced on a new framework to empower the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to hold digital platforms to account for harmful misinformation and disinformation online.  

Upgrades to safeguard transmission sites during natural disasters The Albanese Government will improve the resilience of 107 ABC radio sites used for emergency broadcasting which are at a higher risk of service failure due to natural disasters.

Next step in modernising Australia's Classification Scheme The Australian Government has taken the next step to modernise the National Classification Scheme with the Classification Amendment Bill introduced to parliament today.  

Vital funding for community broadcasting announced today The Albanese Government’s support for the community broadcasting sector continues with the award of 235 grants under Round 1 of the Community Broadcasting Program (CBP).  

Albanese Government sets new Statement of Expectations for the Classification Board The Albanese Government has today released a new Statement of Expectations for the Classification Board (the Board).

New appointment to SBS Board The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Cassandra Wilkinson as a non-executive Director to the SBS Board for a five-year term.  

One month left to submit Regional Connectivity and Mobile Black Spot Grants applications The Albanese Government is encouraging groups to apply for the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants program, with $160 million in overall funding available to ensure all Australians have access to improve

Customer Service Guarantee for fixed voice set to continue The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, today announced her intention to continue the Customer Service Guarantee (CSG), which regulates the timeframes for connection, repairs and appointments for fixed telephone services.

Expressions of Interest open for connected machinery suppliers to participate in On Farm Connectivity Program Organisations which supply connected machinery and connectivity equipment for primary producers are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the Albanese Government’s new On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).