Albanese Government delivers world-leading legislation to protect children online

Today the Government has introduced world-leading legislation to enforce a minimum age of 16 years for social media. 

21 November 2024

Media release

Transcript - ABC News Afternoon Briefing with Greg Jennett
SUBJECT: Combating Misinformation and Disinformation Bill.

19 November 2024

Interview

Question Time Response - Social media age limit legislation

Question - Federal Member for Dunkley, Jodie Belyea MP: 

18 November 2024

Speech

Speech - Address to International Justice Mission

Good morning,

Thank you, David, for your kind introduction. 

And to the International Justice Mission for hosting this important event.

18 November 2024

Speech

More than 800,000 Queensland households eligible for a faster fibre connection

More than 800,000 homes and businesses across Queensland are now able to upgrade to a world‑class, full fibre NBN broadband connection, supported by investment from the Albanese Government.  
 

18 November 2024

Media release

Speech - Address to Victorian Country Press Association

Hi, I’m Michelle Rowland, the Minister for Communications.

Thank you for inviting me to say a few words. 

15 November 2024

Speech

$48 million mobile coverage boost for regional New South Wales

The Albanese and the Minns Labor Governments have today announced up to $48 million in joint funding to deliver better mobile coverage along highways and major roads for Australians who live, work or holiday in regional and remote NSW.…

15 November 2024

Media release

Transcript - 2GB Ben Fordham Live
SUBJECTS: Social media reform; Age assurance trial; misinformation and disinformation.

15 November 2024

Interview

More grants available to prevent tech-based abuse of women

The Australian Government is calling for applications for innovative projects that aim to help stop technology-based abuse of women.
 

14 November 2024

Media release

Dating app users vulnerable to sexual violence

New research highlights the need for dating apps to protect Australians against sexual predators.

14 November 2024

Media release

New Duty of Care obligations on platforms will keep Australians safer online

As part of the Albanese Government’s commitment to ensuring Australians are protected by world-leading online safety laws, the Government will be legislating a Digital Duty of Care.
 

14 November 2024

Media release

Speech - The Sydney Institute - The governance of digital platforms

Good evening ladies and gentlemen.

It is a pleasure to be here at this most esteemed function. 

13 November 2024

Speech

Speech - Innovate with NBN

Hi, I’m Michelle Rowland, Minister for Communications. 

Thank you for inviting me to say a few words at this year’s Innovate with NBN Awards.

12 November 2024

Speech

Have your say on changes to improve rollout of vital telecommunications infrastructure

The Albanese Government is making it easier for Australians to stay connected when they need it most.

11 November 2024

Media release

Press Conference - Parliament House
SUBJECTS: Social Media Reform; Social Media Age Limit; United States Election; Migration Legislation; Parliamentary Disclosures; Invasion of Ukraine; Gambling Reform.

08 November 2024

Speech