New media literacy resources for all secondary schools

Secondary schools across Australia will be able to access free online media literacy resources to equip high school students with critical skills to interpret what they read and view online, as a result of $6…

16 May 2023

Media release

Transcript - Media conference - Melbourne, Victoria
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government quadruples funding for eSafety Commissioner in 2023-24 Budget; Twitter; Age Verification Roadmap

16 May 2023

Interview

National broadcasters finally have funding certainty as a result of Albanese Government’s 2023-24 Federal Budget

The Albanese Government has delivered on its election commitment of five-year funding terms for the national broadcasters to ensure both the ABC and SBS can continue to deliver quality content and services with certainty.



16 May 2023

Media release

Record investment to improve the safety of Australians online

The Albanese Government has taken decisive action to improve the safety of Australians online by quadrupling base funding for the eSafety Commissioner in the 2023-24 Federal Budget.

 

16 May 2023

Media release

Australian Government tackling scams to keep Australians safe

Over 192 million scam calls have been blocked between January and March 2023 and another 82.3 million scam text messages halted in their tracks according to figures released today by the Australian…

16 May 2023

Media release

Interview with Natalie Barr, Sunrise
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government blocks 200 million scams calls and 80 million scam texts in first quarter of 2023, Albanese Government’s National Anti-Scam Centre

15 May 2023

Interview

Creina Chapman reappointed as ACMA Deputy Chair

Ms Creina Chapman will continue her tenure as Deputy Chair of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), following a recommendation by the Australian Government.

12 May 2023

Media release

Consultation open to improve resilience of telecommunications networks during disasters

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to improve the resilience of our communications networks by launching consultation on the draft grant guidelines for the $50 million Telecommunications…

11 May 2023

Media release

Thousands of Australians had their say on postal services modernisation

The Albanese Government thanks the more than a thousand Australians who had their say on the postal services they want and need now, and into the future.

11 May 2023

Media release

Question Time response - Online Safety

Ms Louise Miller-Frost MP, Member for Boothby: My question is to the Minister for Communications.

09 May 2023

Speech

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