Budget 2023-24: New investment to support a better, safer future for Central Australia

The Australian Government and Northern Territory Government are working together to deliver the next stage of the $250 million landmark plan for a Better, Safer Future for Central Australia to improve…

09 May 2023

Media release

Budget 2023-24: Connecting, informing and protecting Australians

The Albanese Government will deliver a more connected, informed, and empowered Australia by providing funding stability to critical institutions in the communications sector in the 2023-24 Budget.

 

09 May 2023

Media release

Updated industry guidelines to help address domestic and family violence

Peak telecommunications industry body, Communications Alliance, has today released updated guidance that aims to better equip telcos to support providers helping customers affected by domestic and family violence (DFV).

 

04 May 2023

Media release

Speech - CommsDay Summit, Fullerton Hotel, Sydney

Thank you, Tim, for the kind introduction and for inviting me to speak at CommsDay; it is a great privilege to do so as Communications Minister.

02 May 2023

Speech

Press conference - Parliament House, Canberra
SUBJECTS: Better communication tools during natural disasters; new cell broadcast National Messaging System; Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) capability; Budget; JobSeeker; vaping

02 May 2023

Interview

ACCC outlines pathway to acceptance for NBN Co Special Access Undertaking variation

The Australian Government acknowledges the draft decision by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the NBN Co revised Special Access Undertaking (SAU) variation proposal lodged in November 2022.

02 May 2023

Media release

Interview with Matt Shirvington, Sunrise
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s new Cell Broadcast National Messaging System and Public Safety Mobile Broadband (PSMB) Taskforce; vaping

02 May 2023

Interview

Better communications to keep communities safer in disasters

Australia will be better prepared to respond to future natural disasters thanks to an upgrade to emergency warnings and alerts, as well as improved communication for first responders, that will be rolled out through Albanese Government’s upcoming…

02 May 2023

Media release

Albanese Government will ensure telco customers are treated fairly

The Albanese Government is concerned by a report today by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) which outlines deficiencies in the way telcos engage with customers in financial hardship.

02 May 2023

Media release

Interview with Kieran Gilbert, Sunday Agenda
SUBJECTS: 2023 Budget; support for first home buyers; credit card ban for online wagering; mobile black spot program, Kyle Sandilands' wedding

30 April 2023

Interview

Press conference: Ban on use of credit cards for online wagering
SUBJECTS: Ban on use of credit cards for online wagering

28 April 2023

Interview

Interview with Melinda James, ABC Illawarra
SUBJECTS: Banning the use of credit cards for online gambling

28 April 2023

Interview

Albanese Government will ban credit cards for online wagering

The Albanese Government will ban the use of credit cards for online wagering, stepping up its commitment to protect vulnerable consumers from gambling harms.



28 April 2023

Media release

Next steps for Feasibility Study into possible SBS relocation

The Albanese Government has today released the terms of reference and announced the Steering Committee for the Feasibility Study into the possible relocation of the Sydney-based headquarters and studios of SBS to Western Sydney.


27 April 2023

Media release

Interview with Johanna Nicholson and Fauziah Ibrahim, ABC Weekend News Breakfast
SUBJECT/S: Barry Humphries, Albanese Government’s SMS Sender ID Registry to combat illegal scam text messages

23 April 2023

Interview