Modernising Australia Post

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to help Australia Post modernise and meet the changing needs of consumers and small businesses, with new performance standards to take effect from 15 April 2024.…

12 April 2024

Media release

Connectivity transformation delivered for King Island

Households, businesses and visitors to King Island in the Bass Strait will experience a major connectivity boost thanks to a significant $9.8 million communications transformation delivered in partnership through the Albanese Government’s…

11 April 2024

Media release

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. 

10 April 2024

Media release

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.
 

10 April 2024

Media release

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…

04 April 2024

Media release

Latest appointments to Classification Board

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

03 April 2024

Media release

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…

03 April 2024

Media release

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.…

28 March 2024

Media release

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.

28 March 2024

Media release

Interview with ABC Radio Sydney, Breakfast with Craig Reucassel
TOPICS: Julian Assange, new financial hardship rules for telcos, Meta

27 March 2024

Transcript

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.

27 March 2024

Media release

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.

27 March 2024

Media release

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.

26 March 2024

Media release

25 March 2024

Speech