Media releases

Albanese Government welcomes lodgement of new NBN SAU variation to the ACCC The Albanese Government welcomes NBN Co’s lodgement of a revised Special Access Undertaking (SAU) variation with the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC).

One week left to have your say on anti-siphoning scheme and list The Albanese Government is calling for final submissions to the review of the anti-siphoning scheme and list, with just one week until the consultation process closes.

Release of NBN Co competitive neutrality report Today the Productivity Commission published the final report of the Australian Government Competitive Neutrality Complaints Office’s investigation into a complaint made in October 2020 regarding NBN Co’s application of the Aus

New rules help block SMS Scams Nearly 48 million scam texts have been blocked since new rules were introduced by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) in July this year to combat the growing scourge of scams. 

Release of the 2022 National Online Safety Survey The 2022 National Online Safety Survey has highlighted the need for greater collaboration to boost awareness of the eSafety Commissioner, empowering Australian parents and children to have safer and more positive experiences online.

Albanese Government opens consultation on draft guidelines to improve mobile coverage The Albanese Government has opened consultation on draft guidelines to deliver on its $40 million Federal Election commitment to address problem black spots in identified areas across the country.  

First step towards news measurement framework for the digital era The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) is set to consult on a ‘news measurement framework’ for diversity and localism in Australia, with the release of a consultation paper in early 2023.

Amendments to telecommunications legislation will help find missing people The Albanese Government has today taken urgent steps to strengthen emergency services capabilities in locating missing persons.

Australian Government grants take online safety message to millions A cyberbullying support bot and 3D cyber ninjas teaching self-defence in the metaverse are among the latest projects funded under the Australian Government’s $9 million

New classification tool approved for online content ratings The Albanese Government has approved the use of the Spherex Classification Tool as a new mechanism of safeguarding and regulating content in Australia under the Classification Act (Publications, Films and Computer Games) 1995. 

Regional and rural Australia to be better connected by the Albanese Government The Albanese Government’s Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia will provide $400 million over five years to expand regional mobile coverage along highways and roads and in underserviced regional communities.

Albanese Government delivers better connectivity for farmers and regional Australia The Albanese Government has delivered a significant connectivity boost for Australian farmers, and rural and regional communities across Australia in its 2022-23 Federal Budget with dedicated funding to support greater on-farm connectivity and exp

Albanese Government delivers on commitment to audit mobile coverage The Albanese Government will undertake an independent audit of mobile coverage to better identify black spots and guide investment priorities from 2023.

Albanese Government backs community broadcasting The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to provide vital support to the community broadcasting sector.

Albanese Government to better connect, inform and empower Australians The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitments to better connect more Australian families, businesses and communities than ever before.