Media releases

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.

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.