The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

A record two million additional households can now access faster and more reliable fibre broadband as part of upgrades to the National Broadband Network.

 

The Albanese Government has made three appointments to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) following a merit-based selection process.

The Albanese Government’s First Nations Digital Inclusion Plan released today outlines for the first time clear priorities to close the digital gap for First Nations Australians.

Connectivity in Northern Australia will be faster, and more reliable and resilient following the launch of Darwin’s first ever direct connection to the global network of high-capacity subsea telecommunications cables.…

The Albanese Government is encouraging Australians to have their say as part of a review of options to support the independence of Australia’s national broadcasters - the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and the Special Broadcasting…

More families in Tasmania 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 Australian Digital Inclusion Index released today shows some progress to boost digital inclusion but highlights a significant gap when it comes to First Nations Australians.

Acknowledgement and Voice

Let me begin by acknowledging the Cammeraygal People - the traditional owners of the lands we meet.

Communities across South East Queensland and the Fraser Coast will benefit from more resilient and reliable telecommunications, with the completion of a new $4.4 million project to keep the NBN running during natural…

Acknowledgement of country

I acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation – the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet.

The Albanese Government’s First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group met in Sydney yesterday and considered proposals to support progress towards Target 17 of the National Agreement on Closing the Gap – delivering equal levels of digital…