The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

The Government is delivering on its election commitment to develop the News Media Assistance Program (News MAP) to support a diverse and sustainable media sector with funding to assist the Public Interest Journalism Initiative (PIJI).

Up to 10,000 regional Australians on NBN Sky Muster Plus will receive unmetered monthly data allowances and faster speeds as part of a new trial to boost internet quality in the bush.

 

The Albanese Government has backed the latest round of reporting notices issued by the eSafety Commissioner, calling on digital platforms to demonstrate how they are keeping children safe online.

The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Aaron Fa’Aoso and Dr Andrew Lu AM as non-executive Directors to the SBS Board for five-year terms.

The Albanese Government is encouraging the community and industry to have their say on the future of standards regulating fixed telephone services in Australia.

Australians have just one week left to provide feedback on design options for a prominence framework, to ensure that Australian TV services can easily be found on connected TV devices.

The Albanese Government’s new Low Earth Orbit Satellite Working Group has identified four key regulatory areas to guide future telecommunications reform, following its first meeting in Sydney last week.

Ms Rowland (Greenway—Minister for Communications) (15:21): I thank the member for her question and her ongoing advocacy when it comes to high-speed broadband in outer metropolitan Sydney.

The Minister for Communications and Assistant Treasurer have requested the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigate the implementation of a SMS sender ID register, which has been successful in deterring scammers in other…

A million more homes and businesses will be able to upgrade to a world-class, full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

An innovative new working group established by the Albanese Government to examine the future role of satellite technology in delivering telecommunications services will meet for the first time today in Sydney…