Application timeline extended for key regional connectivity programs

Mobile and broadband providers now have more time to work with communities across Australia to apply for the latest rounds of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) and Regional Connectivity Program (RCP) grants…

30 June 2023

Media release

Interview with Tony Wertz, OKR FM Mitchell Community Radio
SUBJECTS: NBN upgrades in McEwen, connectivity in rural and regional Australia, community broadcasting, inflation, regulation of AI

29 June 2023

Interview

Regional Tech Hub set to expand support for regional Australia as tender outcome announced

The National Farmers’ Federation (NFF) will continue as the ongoing operator of the innovative Regional Tech Hub (the Hub), following a $6 million investment from the Albanese Government to expand the Hub’s work and reach.

29 June 2023

Media release

Press Conference - Bendigo, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Sky Muster Plus Premium in Bendigo, Communications infrastructure for 2026 Commonwealth Games.

28 June 2023

Interview

Albanese Government to consider the report of online gambling inquiry

The Albanese Labor Government has received the final report of the inquiry into online gambling and its impacts on those experiencing gambling harm by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs.

28 June 2023

Media release

Interview with Nick McCallum, Heidi Murphy and Darren Jones, 3AW Sunday Morning
SUBJECTS: Exposure Draft on misinformation and disinformation laws

25 June 2023

Interview

Consultation opens on new laws to tackle online misinformation and disinformation

Public consultation has commenced on a new framework to empower the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to hold digital platforms to account for harmful misinformation and disinformation online.

 

25 June 2023

Media release

Upgrades to safeguard transmission sites during natural disasters

The Albanese Government will improve the resilience of 107 ABC radio sites used for emergency broadcasting which are at a higher risk of service failure due to natural disasters.



23 June 2023

Media release

Next step in modernising Australia's Classification Scheme

The Australian Government has taken the next step to modernise the National Classification Scheme with the Classification Amendment Bill introduced to parliament today.

 

22 June 2023

Media release

Regional Broadband

Mr Dan Repacholi, Member for Hunter: My question is to the Minister for Communications.

21 June 2023

Speech

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