Media releases

Albanese Government delivers major boost to schools to keep kids safer online The Albanese Government will deliver $6 million over 3 years for online learning tools to help schools keep children safe online in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.  

Albanese Government delivers major NBN boost in 2022-23 Federal Budget The Albanese Government is delivering what Australians voted for and will expand full-fibre access to 1.5 million premises by 2025 with a $2.4 billion equity investment over four years in the 2022-23 Federal Budget.

Australian Government delivers increased communications network resilience across Cunningham Wollongong City’s SES and visitors to Era Beach and Burning Palms in Cunningham are now better prepared for emergencies and natural disasters following the installation of backup NBN Sky Muster satellite services under t

Albanese Government Delivers Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program More regional communities across Australia will benefit from improved digital connectivity, with the Australian Government confirming its commitment to fund Round 2 of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).

Co-investment delivers better connectivity for Victorians NBN Co and the Victorian Government have announced the third stage of their landmark co-investment agreement, which is delivering faster broadband speeds and improved services to more homes and businesses in Victoria.

Consultation on anti-siphoning scheme kicks off The Albanese Government has commenced consultation on the anti-siphoning scheme and list to ensure that Australians continue to have the opportunity to enjoy free coverage of events of national significance.  

Innovate with NBN Grants Program ready to support regional and remote businesses Applications are now open for the latest round of the Innovate with NBN Grants Program, which supports individuals, businesses and organisations across regional and remote Australia to take their technology-led ideas to the next level.

Nerida O’Loughlin reappointed as ACMA Chair The Albanese Government welcomes the reappointment of Ms Nerida O’Loughlin PSM as Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) for a two-year term commencing 14 October 2022.

Australia secures re-election to governing Council of key UN telecommunication agency Member States of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) have re-elected Australia to the Union’s  governing Council.  

Changes to protect consumers following Optus data breach The Albanese Government has prepared amendments to the Telecommunications Regulations 2021 to better protect Australians following the Optus data breach

New research exposes dating app abuse A report from the Australian Institute of Criminology has today revealed unacceptably high rates of sexual harassment and abuse of Australians who use dating apps and websites.

Albanese Government delivers on election commitment for regional and local newspapers The Albanese Government has delivered a lifeline to newspapers across the country with the announcement of the outcomes of the Regional and Local Newspaper Publishers Program.

Ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in Bermagui Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Bermagui can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in Braidwood Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Braidwood can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

Australian Delegation Arrives at International Telecommunication Union Conference Australia’s delegation to the 2022 International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Plenipotentiary Conference has arrived in Bucharest, Romania.