Media releases

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.

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.