Applications open for Regional Connectivity and Mobile Black Spot Grants

Applications have today opened for Mobile Black Spot and Regional Connectivity proposals, reaffirming the Albanese Government’s commitment to improve communications in regional, rural, remote and First Nations communities.



20 March 2023

Media release

High-speed broadband investment paying dividends for business productivity

Analysis by the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research (BCARR) released today has revealed the productivity benefits to businesses who switch from the outdated copper wire network (like exchange-based DSL) to high-speed broadband…

17 March 2023

Media release

Albanese Government seeks tenders for Regional Tech Hub

The Australian Government is inviting tenders to support ongoing operation and expansion of the highly successful Regional Tech Hub.

17 March 2023

Media release

Interview with Nic Healy, ABC Goulburn Murray
SUBJECTS: NBN upgrades for regional Australia, importance of communications services for regional Australians

15 March 2023

Interview

NBN Co to provide world-class connectivity for Western Sydney International Airport

Western Sydney International Airport will be home to a new business fibre zone that will deliver world-class digital connectivity to local businesses and premises – making it one of the most technologically advanced…

14 March 2023

Media release

Interview with David Eisenhauer, Sounds of Mountains
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s investment to expand full-fibre NBN access across Australia, Australia Post Discussion Paper

08 March 2023

Interview

Interview with Paul Culliver, ABC Capricornia Breakfast
SUBJECTS: North Rockhampton Post Office theft, Scams, Australia Post Discussion Paper, Albanese Government’s investment to expand full-fibre NBN access across Australia

08 March 2023

Interview

Response to Question Without Notice - House of Representatives - Telecommunications

Mrs Phillips (Gilmore) (05:09): My question is to the Minister for Communications. What progress has been made on delivering the Albanese Labor government's investments in regional communications, including for improvements in mobile coverage?

08 March 2023

Speech

New research shows how Australians access media content

The Australian Government has today released the results of two concurrent surveys: the 2022 Media Content Consumption Survey, and a new Television Consumer Survey, which explores the attitudes, expectations and behaviours of Australians towards…

06 March 2023

Media release

Press conference on the Modernisation of Australia Post
SUBJECTS: Australia Post, Dating Apps Safety, National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety

02 March 2023

Speech

Interview with Narelda Jacobs, Ten News First Midday
SUBJECTS: Australian Government consultation on delivering a modernised Australia Post, Communications Workers’ Union, Joint Select Committee on Electoral Matters

02 March 2023

Interview

Interview with Peter Ryan, ABC Radio AM
SUBJECTS: Australian Government consultation on delivering a modernised Australia Post.

02 March 2023

Interview

Interview with Lisa Millar, ABC News Breakfast
SUBJECTS: Australian Government consultation on delivering a modernised Australia Post, Superannuation

02 March 2023

Interview

Consultation begins on delivering a modernised postal service

The Albanese Government has today launched a discussion paper and consultation process to modernise postal services and support the long-term financial sustainability of Australia Post.

02 March 2023

Media release

Interview with Debbie Rybicki, ABC South West Victoria
SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s $2.4 billion investment to expand full-fibre access to 1.5 million premises, scam prevention

28 February 2023

Interview