New classification tool approved for online content ratings

The Albanese Government has approved the use of the Spherex Classification Tool as a new mechanism of safeguarding and regulating content in Australia under the Classification Act (Publications, Films and Computer Games) 1995. 

07 November 2022

Media release

Australian Government grants take online safety message to millions

A cyberbullying support bot and 3D cyber ninjas teaching self-defence in the metaverse are among the latest projects funded under the Australian Government’s $9 million…

07 November 2022

Media release

Press conference, Nowra
SUBJECTS: Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia

03 November 2022

Interview

Interview with Nick Rheinberger, ABC Illawarra
SUBJECTS: Mobile black spots and coverage, Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, NBN investment, Fibre To The Premises (FTTP), Federal Budget

03 November 2022

Interview

Regional and rural Australia to be better connected by the Albanese Government

The Albanese Government’s Better Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia will provide $400 million over five years to expand regional mobile coverage along highways and roads and in underserviced regional communities.

03 November 2022

Media release

Doorstop interview, Gunning NSW, regional connectivity
SUBJECTS: Regional Connectivity Plan for Regional and Rural Australia, Regional Tech Hub and On-Farm Connectivity Program funding

02 November 2022

Interview

Albanese Government delivers better connectivity for farmers and regional Australia

The Albanese Government has delivered a significant connectivity boost for Australian farmers, and rural and regional communities across Australia in its 2022-23 Federal Budget with dedicated funding to support greater on-farm connectivity and…

02 November 2022

Media release

Interview with Senator Helen Polley, Launceston, Tasmania

SUBJECTS: Albanese Government’s commitment to audit of mobile coverage

31 October 2022

Interview

Interview with Chris Sayer, City Park Radio

SUBJECTS: Importance of community radio, Emergence of digital radio.

31 October 2022

Interview

Interview with Belinda King, ABC Northern Tasmania, Launceston
SUBJECTS: Government’s plan for an independent audit of mobile coverage

31 October 2022

Interview

Albanese Government delivers on commitment to audit mobile coverage

The Albanese Government will undertake an independent audit of mobile coverage to better identify black spots and guide investment priorities from 2023.



31 October 2022

Media release

Albanese Government backs community broadcasting

The Albanese Government is delivering on its commitment to provide vital support to the community broadcasting sector.

28 October 2022

Media release

Interview with Danny Kennedy, ABC Western Queensland Longreach
SUBJECT: Communications measures in the Federal Budget

27 October 2022

Interview

Interview with Rikki Lambert, Flow FM
SUBJECTS: Regional communications measures in the Budget

26 October 2022

Interview

Question time response - communication measures in Federal Budget
Subjects: communication measures in Federal Budget

26 October 2022

Speech