Media releases

Have your say on funding options for universal telecommunications services The Albanese Government is seeking feedback on the best way to deliver efficient, sustainable funding for Australia’s universal service telco safety net, with a new discussion paper released today. 

Major connectivity boost for businesses and households in Braddon Businesses and households across Braddon have received a major connectivity boost with more than 8,500 premises now able to order a full-fibre upgrade on the NBN network. 

Modernising Australia’s National Classification Scheme The Albanese Government is committed to modernising the National Classification Scheme to ensure it remains a relevant source of information to guide Australians’ decisions about the content appropriate for themselves and t

Latest appointments to Classification Board The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Jennifer Marvello and appointed Ms Lauren Monaghan as members of the Classification Board. 

Supporting more NSW families with free home broadband Thousands of New South Wales families with school-aged kids are set to benefit from access to free broadband to the end of 2025, as a result of the Albanese Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) supported by the Minns Go

Decision on the Basic Postage Rate Following assessment by the independent Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC), the Government will not oppose Australia Post’s proposed increase to the cost of an ordinary stamp from $1.20 to $1.50 for letter delivery.

New telco rules to support customers in financial hardship in force from tomorrow The Albanese Government is making it mandatory for telcos to better support customers struggling to pay their phone and internet bills, with new industry rules coming into effect from Friday.

Improving Australia's mail screening at the border The Albanese Government is modernising Australia’s domestic and international mail screening, inspection and intervention arrangements to ensure they are fit-for-purpose for the modern age.

Two million premises in NSW and Victoria now eligible for full-fibre upgrades Two million households and businesses in Australia’s biggest states are now able to access upgrades to world-class, full fibre broadband over the National Broadband Network, as a result of investment from the Australian Government.

Albanese Government keeps community television on air The Albanese Government is keeping community television stations in Melbourne and Adelaide on air, thanks to the passage of legislation through Parliament overnight.

Free eSmart learning program helping more school kids stay safe online All schools nationwide are encouraged to sign-up to access free eSmart learning and teaching tools to boost the digital skills of young Australians, thanks to a $6 million investment by the Albanese Government.

Bean Review into nationwide Optus outage The Albanese Government late yesterday received the final report from its Optus Post-Incident Review. 

Appointment of temporary members to the Classification Board The Albanese Government has appointed three Temporary Members to the Classification Board.

New mobile industry working group to support 3G switchover The Albanese Government is working with industry to stand up a new Working Group to support the planned switchover from 3G to 4G in a safer way. 

Draft Ministerial Policy Statement for expiring spectrum licences Consultation is now open on a draft Ministerial Policy Statement (MPS) that will provide guidance to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) as it manages its processes for spectrum licenc