The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

The Albanese Government congratulates Mr Hugh Marks on his appointment as Managing Director of the ABC for a term of 5 years, from 10 March 2025. 

The Albanese Government is affirming the independence of the national broadcasters with additional ongoing funding for the ABC and the announcement today of its commitment to legislate five-year funding terms for the ABC and SBS.

The Albanese Government continues to boost mobile connectivity and resilience in areas prone to natural disasters, with $55 million in grant funding now available to areas in need through Round 8 of the Mobile…

The Albanese Government is investing $180.5 million to deliver on its commitment to support local news and community broadcasting, today launching the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) and announcing additional funding for community…

The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Nicholas Pappas AM as a non-executive Director on the SBS Board for a five-year term.  

The Albanese Government welcomes the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC) 2024 report which sets out recommendations to further improve connectivity for regional, rural and remote communities.

The Albanese Government will establish the News Bargaining Incentive to ensure large digital platforms contribute to the sustainability of news media in Australia.

Fifteen remote First Nations communities are benefitting from free community-wide Wi-Fi thanks to a $20 million program by the Albanese Government to boost connectivity and bridge the digital divide.…

The Albanese Government welcomes the First Nations Digital Inclusion Roadmap to address key barriers to digital inclusion.

The Australian Government is seeking input from industry, harm reduction advocates and users to inform the first statutory review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register. 

Western Sydney will become home to a new Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) production hub, thanks to an Albanese Government investment to commence the expansion of the network’s capacity and reach.

The Albanese Government is delivering additional funding to the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) to further its work in representing the interests of telco consumers, in line with its commitment in the 2024-25…

The Albanese Labor Government is seeking input from communities to help bridge the digital divide for First Nations people living in regional and remote communities.

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

I acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and pay respect to Elders past and present, and First Nations people attending.