Queenslanders embracing the Albanese Government’s free broadband initiative

Queensland families are embracing the Albanese Government’s School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI) with more than 3,800 households connected to the National Broadband Network for free.
 

07 August 2024

Media release

Press conference - Freshwater, Queensland
SUBJECTS: On Farm Connectivity, Commercial Broadcasting Tax

06 August 2024

Interview

Bridging the digital divide in Far North Queensland

Sunshine, world-heritage listed biodiversity and culture dating back to the dreamtime – Far North Queensland is an ideal place to live, work and travel. 

06 August 2024

Opinion piece

Interview with Susan Graham-Ryan, ABC Radio Queensland
SUBJECTS: 3G Switchover, On Farm Connectivity

06 August 2024

Interview

Albanese Government providing more support for Aussie farmers to embrace ag-tech and connectivity solutions

The Albanese Government is increasing help to Australian farmers and primary producers by launching Round Two of its popular On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).

06 August 2024

Media release

Free broadband hits major milestone as digital gap shrinks for thousands of families

The Albanese Government has today announced more than 15,000 Aussie families have been connected with free internet as part of the School Student Broadband Initiative - delivering real cost of living support for families doing it tough.

01 August 2024

Media release

Joint press conference - Sydney, NSW
SUBJECTS: School Student Broadband Initiative; School Funding Agreement; Middle East Conflict; Response to the Disability Royal Commission; action to Close the Gap; cost of living pressures; Labor's tax cuts; energy bill relief for small business;

01 August 2024

Interview

Stage 2 applications open for election commitments to improve mobile coverage

Applications are open for Stage 2 of the Albanese Government’s targeted election commitment program to improve mobile coverage in Majors Creek and Mangrove Mountain.
 

31 July 2024

Media release

24 July 2024

Interview

Interview with ABC Pilbara, Breakfast with Kelly Gudgeon
SUBJECTS: 3G switchover; Regional Telecommunications Review

18 July 2024

Interview

Progress on 3G switchover as SMS handset checker now available to more Australians

The estimated number of 4G mobile handsets that could lose access to Triple Zero after the 3G switchover has decreased from 740,000 in March 2024 to 102,000 as industry measures ramp up.
 

18 July 2024

Media release

Review into the impact of online keno and foreign-matched lotteries

The Albanese Government has commenced a review into the regulation of online keno and foreign-matched lotteries as it continues its work to minimise online gambling harms.
 

15 July 2024

Media release

Strengthening broadcasting and media partnerships in the Indo-Pacific

The Albanese Government's new Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy will increase access to trusted and reliable news, deliver quality content and foster…

13 July 2024

Media release

Interview on Bay FM 99.9 with Dione Green
SUBJECTS: Dating app safety; 3G switchover; community radio.

10 July 2024

Interview

Joint press conference - Arundel, Queensland
SUBJECTS: Australia Post parcel facility; nuclear power; foreign interference

09 July 2024

Interview