Media releases

Consultation begins on delivering a modernised postal service The Albanese Government has today launched a discussion paper and consultation process to modernise postal services and support the long-term financial sustainability of Australia Post.

Journalism heading in the right direction with News MAP The Government is delivering on its election commitment to develop the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) to support a diverse and sustainable media sector with funding to assist the Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI).

Digital industry held to account for kids’ safety online The Albanese Government has backed the latest round of reporting notices issued by the eSafety Commissioner, calling on digital platforms to demonstrate how they are keeping children safe online.

Albanese Government launches unmetered data trial for regional NBN satellite customers Up to 10,000 regional Australians on NBN Sky Muster Plus will receive unmetered monthly data allowances and faster speeds as part of a new trial to boost internet quality in the bush.  

New appointments to the SBS Board The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Aaron Fa’Aoso and Dr Andrew Lu AM as non-executive Directors to the SBS Board for five-year terms.

One week left to have your say on proposals for prominence framework Australians have just one week left to provide feedback on design options for a prominence framework, to ensure that Australian TV services can easily be found on connected TV devices.

Government seeks public feedback on arrangements for fixed phone service standards The Albanese Government is encouraging the community and industry to have their say on the future of standards regulating fixed telephone services in Australia.

New satellite working group charts way forward for telco industry The Albanese Government’s new Low Earth Orbit Satellite Working Group has identified four key regulatory areas to guide future telecommunications reform, following its first meeting in Sydney last week.

One million premises to benefit from full-fibre NBN access A million more homes and businesses will be able to upgrade to a world-class, full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

Albanese Government continues important work to stop scams The Minister for Communications and Assistant Treasurer have requested the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigate the implementation of a SMS sender ID register, which has been successful in deterring scammers in other co

Albanese Government launches Low Earth Orbit Satellite Working Group An innovative new working group established by the Albanese Government to examine the future role of satellite technology in delivering telecommunications services will meet for the first time today in Sydney.

Major connectivity boost for communities across Queensland during natural disasters Queensland residents and communities will be better prepared for natural disasters following the completion of all Sky Muster satellite installations at key evacuation centres in Queensland under the Australian Government’s Strengthening Telecommu

Safer Internet Day 2023: Call for Australians to ‘Connect. Reflect. Protect.’ The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, is encouraging Australians to ‘Connect, Reflect and Protect’ today on Safer Internet Day.

New members appointed to Classification Review Board The Government has appointed Stephanie McCaughey, Mr Clifford Weeks and Mr Damien Power as Members of the Classification Review Board commencing Friday 3 February until 14 September 2024.

Consultation on programs to boost regional connectivity and mobile coverage closes this week Regional communities and telcos have until the end of the week to have their say on the design of two programs funded by the Albanese Government which will improve communications in regional and rural Australia.