Albanese Government proposes new rules to improve mobile coverage in new developments

The Albanese Government has today opened consultation on draft planning rules to include consideration of mobile coverage in new housing developments.

 

11 October 2023

Media release

Interview with Tim Williams, 2MCE Bathurst
SUBJECTS: Ben Chifley Memorial Dinner, regional communications

25 September 2023

Interview

Taskforce to drive high tech communications for first responders

Australia’s first responders are now one step closer to improved communications during an emergency, following the establishment of the Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) Taskforce.

 

25 September 2023

Media release

Speech - Ben Chifley Memorial Dinner Address 2023
SUBJECTS: Digital inclusion, regional communications, NBN, Better Connectivity Plan

23 September 2023

Speech

Transcript - Press Conference, Sydney
SUBJECTS: Mandatory minimum classifications for games with gambling-like content, draft misinformation and disinformation bill, Tony Abbott, Australia-China trade

23 September 2023

Interview

New mandatory minimum classifications for gambling-like games content

The Albanese Government will introduce mandatory minimum classifications for computer games containing gambling-like content from September 2024, following unanimous agreement from the states and territories.

 

23 September 2023

Media release

Interview with Laura Jayes, Sky News Australia AM Agenda
SUBJECTS: Rupert Murdoch, improving safety on online dating apps, draft misinformation and disinformation bill, COVID-19 inquiry

22 September 2023

Interview

Interview with Kerry Peck, 2BS Brekky with Pecky
SUBJECTS: Light on the Hill dinner, Digital platforms regulation

21 September 2023

Interview

Interview with Wayne Buscombe, SWR 99.9
SUBJECTS: Voice referendum, School Students Broadband Initiative, Greenway Careers Day

19 September 2023

Interview

Interview with Peter Fegan, 4BC Brisbane Drive
SUBJECTS: National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety, The Voice

18 September 2023

Interview

Press Conference - Parliament House
SUBJECTS: Voluntary code for online dating apps, draft misinformation and disinformation legislation, response by universities to sexual harassment on campuses

18 September 2023

Interview

Television interview - 10 News First
SUBJECTS: Voluntary code of practice for dating apps

18 September 2023

Interview

Radio interview - ABC Brisbane Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Government demands dating sites do better by Australians.

18 September 2023

Interview

Government demands dating sites do better by Australians

The online dating industry has been asked to develop a new voluntary industry code of practice to better protect Australians using their services – or they will face regulation.

 

18 September 2023

Media release

Interview with Matt Shirvington, Sunrise
SUBJECTS: Matildas FIFA World Cup matches added to anti-siphoning list

15 September 2023

Interview