Vital funding for community broadcasting announced today

The Albanese Government’s support for the community broadcasting sector continues with the award of 235 grants under Round 1 of the Community Broadcasting Program (CBP).

 

21 June 2023

Media release

Albanese Government sets new Statement of Expectations for the Classification Board

The Albanese Government has today released a new Statement of Expectations for the Classification Board (the Board).

14 June 2023

Media release

Address to the Local Government Association of Queensland, National Convention Centre, Canberra
SUBJECTS: local government, disaster management, connectivity, telecommunications

14 June 2023

Speech

One month left to submit Regional Connectivity and Mobile Black Spot Grants applications

The Albanese Government is encouraging groups to apply for the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants program, with $160 million in overall funding available to ensure all Australians have access to…

13 June 2023

Media release

New appointment to SBS Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Cassandra Wilkinson as a non-executive Director to the SBS Board for a five-year term.

 

13 June 2023

Media release

Customer Service Guarantee for fixed voice set to continue

The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, today announced her intention to continue the Customer Service Guarantee (CSG), which regulates the timeframes for connection, repairs and appointments for fixed telephone services.

07 June 2023

Media release

Expressions of Interest open for connected machinery suppliers to participate in On Farm Connectivity Program

Organisations which supply connected machinery and connectivity equipment for primary producers are encouraged to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) to participate in the Albanese Government’s new On Farm Connectivity Program (OFCP).

02 June 2023

Media release

Interview with David Iliffe, ABC Southern Queensland
SUBJECTS: Sky Muster Plus Premium launch, Connectivity in rural and regional Australia

01 June 2023

Interview

eSafety Commissioner makes decision on industry codes

The Australian Government acknowledges a significant milestone in the implementation of the Online Safety Act 2021, with the eSafety Commissioner’s decision on industry codes to tackle the most seriously harmful content online.

01 June 2023

Media release

Regional Australia to benefit from uncapped satellite broadband

Thousands of Australians living in regional and rural Australia can order uncapped satellite broadband services from today, following a successful trial of NBN Co’s new Sky Muster Plus product to boost internet speeds in the bush.

01 June 2023

Media release

Question time response - Broadband

Ms Libby Coker, Member for Corangamite: My question is to the Minister for Communications.

31 May 2023

Speech

Address at the opening of the National Ethnic and Multicultural Broadcasters' Council (NEMBC) Conference 2023

Good morning.

Acknowledgement of country

I acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands on which we meet.

27 May 2023

Speech

Classification Board updates consumer advice to help Australians stay informed

The Classification Board has updated consumer advice to ensure Australians are better informed about whether a film contains potentially triggering content such as bullying, suicide and self-harm, as well as disturbing…

25 May 2023

Media release

Question time response - Telecommunications

Mr Graham Perrett, Member for Morton: My question is to the Minister for Communications.

24 May 2023

Speech

Statement on Stan Grant

On Monday night, Stan Grant, a respected and awarded journalist, hosted his final episode of Q+A before stepping down, following coverage of the coronation of King Charles III.

24 May 2023

Media release