Media releases

Credit cards now banned for online wagering The Albanese Government is delivering on its agenda to protect vulnerable Australians and their loved ones from gambling harms, with the use of credit cards for online wagering banned from today. 

More connection certainty with new Determination in place Telecommunications Statutory Infrastructure Providers (SIP) now have more clarity and certainty about the limited circumstances where they are not obliged to connect premises or supply wholesale services to end-users with a new Determination

Online safety expectations to boost transparency and accountability for digital platforms The Albanese Government has today amended the Basic Online Safety Expectations (BOSE) Determination to better address new and emerging online safety issues and help keep industry more accountable to Australians.

Backing Australian farmers through Round 1 of the On Farm Connectivity Program The Albanese Government is backing the nation’s farmers and primary producers through the now completed Round 1 of the On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP), with more than $15 million worth of grant applicat

Boosting community safety through improved telecommunications resilience Hundreds more regional and remote communities will benefit from improved mobile network resilience through the Albanese Government’s Mobile Network Hardening Program (MNHP). 

Mobile black spots election commitments consistent with rules and guidelines: ANAO The Government welcomes today’s Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) findings that the design and award of funding for election commitments through the Improving Mobile Coverage Round (IMCR) was con

Keeping more older Australians safe online with Be Connected The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring older Australians can confidently and safely use the internet and digital technology, through an extension to the Digital Literacy for Older Australians program – known as Be Connected. 

Albanese Government continues crackdown on scammers The Albanese Government has delivered an additional $67.5 million in the 2024-25 Budget as part of our second tranche of reforms to crackdown on scammers. 

Improved consumer safeguards for broadband and voice services Australians will have greater certainty about access to voice and broadband services as a result of new Albanese Government reforms passing through Parliament overnight. 

Boosting connectivity and safety for Australians The Albanese Labor Government is connecting and protecting Australians, with a key focus on tackling the scourge of scams, improving safeguards for children online, and narrowing the digital gap for First Nations communities. 

Albanese Government’s Joint Select Committee into social media The Albanese Government will move to establish a Joint Parliamentary Select Committee into the influence and impacts of social media on Australian society.

Government kicks off national audit of mobile coverage The Albanese Government is delivering on its election commitment to audit mobile coverage and capacity around the country, with the pilot audit underway and an initial tranche of data published today. 

New Ministerial Policy Statement for expiring spectrum licences The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) must have regard to how it can promote greater competition, support the continuity of services and support greater investment in rural and regional Australia as part

Departure of NBN Co CEO CEO of NBN Co Limited, Mr Stephen Rue, has advised the NBN Board of his resignation, following six years in the role and more than a decade with the company.

Paving the road for First Nations digital inclusion The Albanese Government’s First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group is seeking feedback on the key considerations that should be included in its long-term roadmap to narrow the digital divide.