Albanese Government continues important work to stop scams

The Minister for Communications and Assistant Treasurer have requested the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigate the implementation of a SMS sender ID register, which has been successful in deterring scammers in other…

13 February 2023

Media release

One million premises to benefit from full-fibre NBN access

A million more homes and businesses will be able to upgrade to a world-class, full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

13 February 2023

Media release

Albanese Government launches Low Earth Orbit Satellite Working Group

An innovative new working group established by the Albanese Government to examine the future role of satellite technology in delivering telecommunications services will meet for the first time today in Sydney…

10 February 2023

Media release

Interview with Greg Jennet, ABC Afternoon Briefing
SUBJECTS: Safer Internet Day 2023, eSafety Commissioner, Online Safety Survey findings, Voice to Parliament, Misinformation and Disinformation, ACMA Powers

08 February 2023

Interview

Major connectivity boost for communities across Queensland during natural disasters

Queensland residents and communities will be better prepared for natural disasters following the completion of all Sky Muster satellite installations at key evacuation centres in Queensland under the Australian Government’s Strengthening…

08 February 2023

Media release

Response to Question Without Notice - House of Representatives - Broadband

Mr Brian Mitchell (Lyons) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Communications. What steps is the Albanese Labor government taking to ensure Australians have access to fast, reliable and affordable broadband?

07 February 2023

Speech

New members appointed to Classification Review Board

The Government has appointed Stephanie McCaughey, Mr Clifford Weeks and Mr Damien Power as Members of the Classification Review Board commencing Friday 3 February until 14 September 2024.

07 February 2023

Media release

Safer Internet Day 2023: Call for Australians to ‘Connect. Reflect. Protect.’

The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, is encouraging Australians to ‘Connect, Reflect and Protect’ today on Safer Internet Day.

07 February 2023

Media release

Consultation on programs to boost regional connectivity and mobile coverage closes this week

Regional communities and telcos have until the end of the week to have their say on the design of two programs funded by the Albanese Government which will improve communications in regional and rural Australia.

06 February 2023

Media release

New initiative will deliver free broadband access for disadvantaged students

The Albanese Government will provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home free broadband for one year, as part of our plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

03 February 2023

Media release

Albanese Government opens funding applications to progress mobile coverage election commitments

Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s targeted initiative to improve mobile coverage in identified locations across the country.
 

02 February 2023

Media release

Interview with Keiran Gilbert, Sky News
SUBJECTS: National Cultural Policy, Media reform

31 January 2023

Interview

Interview with Deborah Knight, 2GB Sydney Afternoons
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s Roundtable for Online Dating Safety

25 January 2023

Interview

Press conference on the National Roundtable for Online Dating Safety
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s National Roundtable for Online Dating Safety

25 January 2023

Interview

Interview with Peter Stefanovic, Sky News First Edition
SUBJECTS: The Albanese Government’s National Roundtable for Online Dating Safety, Voice to Parliament

25 January 2023

Interview