Media releases

New classification tool approved for Prime Video content ratings The Albanese Government has taken another step towards assuring the National Classification Scheme remains responsive to the evolving ways in which Australians consume content and media. 

Albanese Government set to introduce minimum age for social media access The Albanese Labor Government will introduce legislation this year to enforce a minimum age for access to social media and other relevant digital platforms.

Government to improve Triple Zero in response to Optus outage review The Albanese Government has today implemented changes to improve the Triple Zero service in response to the November 2023 Optus outage, which saw many Australians unable to access the critical service. 

NBN Co CEO appointment The Albanese Government congratulates Ms Ellie Sweeney on her appointment by the NBN Co Board as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of NBN Co for a term of five years.  

$16 million mobile coverage boost for regional Western Australians The Albanese and Cook Governments have today announced $16 million in joint funding to deliver better mobile coverage along highways and major roads for Western Australians who live, work or holiday in regional and remote areas.

Faster fibre connection milestone for Western Australia More than 500,000 homes and businesses in Western Australia are now able to upgrade to a world-class, full fibre NBN broadband connection thanks to an Albanese Government investment. 

Improved services on the way for the National Relay Service The Albanese Government has today announced improvements to the National Relay Service, ensuring Australians with a disability can remain connected for years to come. 

BetStop helps thousands of Australians stop betting BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register – has reached its first anniversary with over 28,000 self-exclusions.

Australia Post delivers more parcels and faster with modernisation reforms The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to help Australia Post modernise and meet the changing needs of consumers and small businesses. 

Albanese Government to establish rules to improve public communication by telcos during network outages Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has today directed the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to make enforceable industry standards to improve how telecommunications companies communicate with custome

Albanese Government encourages more ag-tech suppliers to take advantage of On Farm Connectivity Program Expressions of Interest are now open for businesses and suppliers of ag-tech to take part in Round 2 of the Albanese Government’s On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP). 

New legislation to crack down on SMS scams The Albanese Government’s new SMS Sender ID Register legislation, which passed the Parliament today, will help disrupt scammers and reduce the number of Australians being ripped off. 

Statement on ABC Managing Director The Albanese Government thanks Mr David Anderson, Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) for his assured leadership of one of Australia’s most important institutions. 

New Director appointed to Australia Post Board The Australian Government welcomes the appointment of Ms Annastacia Palaszczuk as a non-executive Director to the Australia Post Board for a three-year term. 

Australians urged to prepare for 3G switchover The Albanese Government acknowledges the decision of Telstra and Optus to delay their 3G switchover from late August to 28 October to give Australian customers and businesses more time to prepare.