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

Interview

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

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.

25 March 2024

Media release

Bean Review into nationwide Optus outage

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

22 March 2024

Media release

Appointment of temporary members to the Classification Board

The Albanese Government has appointed three Temporary Members to the Classification Board.

21 March 2024

Media release