New Statement of Expectations for the ACMA

The Albanese Government has released a new Statement of Expectations for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to reinforce the importance of its regulatory functions, particularly in relation to matters of public safety…

20 December 2024

Media release

Albanese Government supports access to free sports coverage and local TV

The Albanese Government is safeguarding access by Australians to free sports coverage and local TV.

17 December 2024

Media release

New ABC Managing Director appointed

The Albanese Government congratulates Mr Hugh Marks on his appointment as Managing Director of the ABC for a term of 5 years, from 10 March 2025. 

17 December 2024

Media release

Supporting the independence of our national broadcasters

The Albanese Government is affirming the independence of the national broadcasters with additional ongoing funding for the ABC and the announcement today of its commitment to legislate five-year funding terms for the ABC and SBS.

17 December 2024

Media release

Albanese Government provides $55 million to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters

The Albanese Government continues to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters, with $55 million in grant funding now available to areas in need through Round 8 of the Mobile…

16 December 2024

Media release

Charting the course for a diverse and sustainable news sector

The Albanese Government is investing $180.5 million to deliver on its commitment to support local news and community broadcasting, today launching the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) and announcing additional funding for community…

16 December 2024

Media release

New appointment to the SBS Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Nicholas Pappas AM as a non-executive Director on the SBS Board for a five-year term.  

14 December 2024

Media release

Albanese Government welcomes report of the 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review

The Albanese Government welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report which sets out recommendations to further improve connectivity for regional, rural and remote communities.

13 December 2024

Media release

Albanese Government to establish News Bargaining Incentive

The Albanese Government will establish the News Bargaining Incentive to ensure large digital platforms contribute to the sustainability of news media in Australia.

12 December 2024

Media release

Free public Wi-Fi in remote communities

Fifteen remote First Nations communities are benefitting from free community-wide Wi-Fi thanks to a $20 million program by the Albanese Government to boost connectivity and bridge the digital divide.

10 December 2024

Media release

Moving forward on First Nations digital inclusion

The Albanese Government welcomes the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap to address key barriers to digital inclusion.

10 December 2024

Media release

Public views sought for BetStop review

The Australian Government is seeking input from industry, harm reduction advocates and users to inform the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. 

09 December 2024

Media release

SBS to expand to Western Sydney

Western Sydney will become home to a new Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) production hub, thanks to an Albanese Government investment to commence the expansion of the network’s capacity and reach.

08 December 2024

Media release

More funding to support advocacy to keep broadband affordable

The Albanese Government is delivering additional funding to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to further its work in representing the interests of telco consumers, in line with its commitment in the 2024-25…

05 December 2024

Media release

Community views sought for free Wi-Fi program in First Nations communities

The Albanese Labor Government is seeking input from communities to help bridge the digital divide for First Nations people living in regional and remote communities.

04 December 2024

Media release