Media releases

Statement on the SBS Chair The Chair of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Mr George Savvides AM has advised the Government that he will not seek reappointment following the completion of his second term in July 2025, as part of his plan to rebalance his pro

Appointment to the Australia Post Board The Albanese Government has reappointed Dr Richard Dammery as a non-executive Director of the Australia Post Board for another three-year term. 

New appointment to the ABC Board The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Katrina Sedgwick OAM as a non-executive Director to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board for a five-year term.

Learmonth Airport benefits from better mobile coverage for regional Western Australians The Albanese and Cook Governments have today welcomed a boost to mobile coverage and digital connectivity for travellers through Learmonth airport in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region, following the completion of

Last chance to have your say on 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review has seen a record number of Australians from across the country share their views and experiences on telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote Australia.

Cook Islands and Niue audiences to enjoy Australian content as Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy continues to roll out Australia has continued to boost its presence in the Pacific with the Australian Government today announcing the expansion of the PacificAus TV initiative to two new nations. 

Stronger classifications to protect children from gambling content in video games Video games containing simulated gambling and other gambling-like content are now subject to new mandatory minimum classifications, following changes introduced by the Albanese Government, with unanimous support from states and territories.

Future communications could be written in the stars with LEO satellites A new report released by the Albanese Government today has described the potential positive impacts of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites could have on the connectivity and productivity of our mining and ag

Reappointments to the Classification Review Board The Albanese Government has reappointed the Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four members of the Classification Review Board until 5 December 2025.

Government to introduce legislation to combat seriously harmful misinformation and disinformation The Albanese Government will introduce legislation to Parliament to give the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) new powers to hold digital platforms to account and improve efforts to combat seriously harmful misinformation

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.