Modernised mail screening at the border set to be law

Australia’s domestic and international mail screening, inspection and intervention arrangements have received a major update today following the passage of a new Bill in Parliament.

04 July 2024

Media release

Albanese Government delivers stronger broadband for regional Australia

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to strengthen the National Broadband Network, with residents and small businesses in remote and regional Australia able to access superfast broadband speeds with upgrades to the Fixed…

03 July 2024

Media release

New industry codes to protect children from online pornography

The Albanese Government welcomes the eSafety Commissioner announcing next steps in the development of new, mandatory industry codes to protect children from online pornography and other age inappropriate content.

02 July 2024

Media release

Revised Statement of Expectations for Australia Post

The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver on its commitment to help Australia Post modernise and meet changing needs of consumers and small businesses, with a new Statement of Expectations to take effect from 1 July 2024.

01 July 2024

Media release

Free Wi-Fi support keeps all children in educational loop

The Federal Government’s number one priority is delivering cost-of-living help for hardworking Australian families.
 
We know people are doing it tough.
 

27 June 2024

Opinion piece

Interview with Jeremy Jones, ABC Capricornia
SUBJECTS: 3G Switchover; Mobile Black Spot Program; Regional Telecommunications Review; Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program

27 June 2024

Interview

Australians urged to test mobile phone capability ahead of 3G switchover

Australians can now use a new free online tool to check if their mobile handset will be impacted by the upcoming 3G network switchover.
 

27 June 2024

Media release

New legislation to support access to broadcast television in regional Australia

The Albanese Government will enable continued access to television broadcasting services in remote and regional Australia through new legislation introduced to the Parliament today.
 

26 June 2024

Media release

New legislation to crack down on SMS scams

The Albanese Government has today introduced new legislation to give the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) powers to establish and run an SMS Sender ID Register that will help disrupt scammers and protect Australians.…

26 June 2024

Media release

Joint press conference - Darwin, Northern Territory
SUBJECTS: Outcomes from the Data and Digital Ministers Meeting, free community NBN Co Wi-Fi in remote First Nations communities, social media, misinformation and disinformation.

21 June 2024

Interview

Securing the sustainability of our valued community broadcasting sector

The Albanese Government is seeking views on how best to position and prepare the community broadcasting sector for the future, so it can continue its vital role in giving voice to diverse groups in the Australian community.

21 June 2024

Media release

Narrowing the digital Gap through community Wi-Fi

The Albanese Government is working collaboratively with remote First Nations communities to co-design free community Wi-Fi, with work underway across the first 18 communities to narrow the digital gap.
 

21 June 2024

Media release

Interview with Laura Jayes, Sky News AM Agenda
SUBJECTS: Social media; age assurance.

18 June 2024

Interview