Media releases

New initiative will deliver free broadband access for disadvantaged students The Albanese Government will provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home free broadband for one year, as part of our plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

Albanese Government opens funding applications to progress mobile coverage election commitments Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s targeted initiative to improve mobile coverage in identified locations across the country.  

Albanese Government convenes National Roundtable for Online Dating Safety Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP and Minister for Social Services, the Hon Amanda Rishworth MP will convene the National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety in Sydney today.

New ACMA powers to combat harmful online misinformation and disinformation The Albanese Government will legislate to provide the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with new powers to hold digital platforms to account and improve efforts to combat harmful misinformation and disinformation in Australia.

Albanese Government establishes First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group The Albanese Government has today announced the establishment of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group to accelerate progress towards closing the digital inclusion gap for First Nations Australians.

Federal Government to facilitate National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety The Federal Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will facilitate a roundtable discussion on Wednesday 25 January, to examine ways to better protect Australians when using online dating and matchmakin

Albanese Government seeks feedback on framework to prioritise Australian TV services on connected TV devices The Albanese Government has today delivered on a key commitment by launching public consultation on the design of a prominence framework to strengthen access to Australian media services on connected TV devices.

Albanese Government sets new Statement of Expectations for NBN Co The Albanese Government has taken another major step towards delivering on its commitment of a better NBN for Australians, by releasing its new Statement of Expectations for NBN Co.  

Albanese Government seeks feedback on better connecting farmers to cutting-edge innovation The Albanese Government is seeking feedback from farmers and equipment service providers on the new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program funded through the October Budget.

Albanese Government opens consultation on key investments to improve regional connectivity and mobile coverage Public consultation has today opened on the Albanese Government’s commitment to improve communications in rural and regional Australia through Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), which includes a new stream to address mobile Black

Albanese Government to hold First Nations Digital Inclusion Roundtable The Albanese Government will today bring together First Nations experts and stakeholders from across the telecommunications, media and broadcasting sectors as part of a First Nations Digital Inclusion Roundtable.

Australian Government acknowledges increased transparency around digital industry efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse The Albanese Government acknowledges a new report released by the eSafety Commissioner today providing greater transparency on industry processes to address child sexual exploitation and abuse content on their platforms.  

Albanese Government appoints new Chair of Australia Post The Government has appointed Ms Siobhan McKenna as Chair of the Australia Post Board for a term of three years commencing from today.  

Albanese Government sets expectations for two key Communications regulators The Albanese Government has issued updated Statements of Expectation (SOE) to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the eSafety Commissioner to provide clarity about the Government’s priorities and

Release of News Media Bargaining Code review The Albanese Government has released the final report of Treasury’s statutory review into the News Media Bargaining Code.