Media releases

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. 

TIO report affirms Albanese Government’s Better Connectivity Plan The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to improve mobile coverage across Australia following the release of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s (TIO) Annual Report today.

New appointment to the Australia Post Board Ms Robyn Clubb AM has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Australia Post for a three-year term starting from 15 September 2022.

Broadcasting Services Determination extension The Australian Government has made the Broadcasting Services (“Broadcasting Service” Definition—Exclusion) Determination 2022 as part of its first steps toward the delivery of broader media reforms that will upd

Young Mentors to help improve digital literacy for older Australians The Australian Government has launched an innovative intergenerational program that aims to improve older Australians’ digital skills and knowledge by connecting them with teenagers.

Consultation begins on changes to key legislation that underpins high speed broadband access across Australia Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will today call for public comment on draft legislation to refine the laws providing access to high-speed broadband for people across Australia.