The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

The Albanese Government has made four appointments to the Classification Board following a merit-based selection process.

 

More Queensland families with school aged students without broadband at home will soon have access to a free NBN connection for 12 months as part of the Albanese Government’s ongoing roll-out of the School Student Broadband Initiative (SSBI).

The Albanese Government has today published the eSafety Commissioner’s Roadmap for age verification and complementary measures to prevent and mitigate harms to children from online pornography, along with the Government’s response.

In 2023, access to reliable internet, mobile coverage and decent radio signal is something many of us take for granted.



But make no mistake: it’s absolutely essential – just like electricity and running water.

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, today attended the 4th Pacific ICT Ministerial Dialogue in Papua New Guinea (PNG), with a new Ministerial declaration and action plan agreed by those in attendance.

 

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Gudfala aftanun yufala evriwan! (Good afternoon everyone).

The first shipment of equipment delivered as part of the Australian Government’s commitment to supporting Pacific nations improve the efficiency of their postal services has arrived today in the Solomon Islands.

 

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will visit Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea this week to engage in communications development-focused meetings, reinforcing Australia’s commitment to partnering with the Pacific…

The Albanese Government will partner with State and Territory Governments on trials to boost multi-carrier coverage on roads, following the landmark first meeting of the Regional Connectivity Ministers…

The Chair of the ABC, Ms Ita Buttrose AC OBE has advised the Government that she is not seeking reappointment following the completion of her current term in March 2024.

 

Almost half of all Sky Muster Plus customers in rural and regional areas have taken up new uncapped satellite broadband made possible by the Albanese Government’s investments to deliver a better NBN.