New ACMA powers to combat harmful online misinformation and disinformation

The Albanese Government will legislate to provide the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) with new powers to hold digital platforms to account and improve efforts to combat harmful misinformation and disinformation in Australia.…

20 January 2023

Media release

Albanese Government establishes First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group

The Albanese Government has today announced the establishment of the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group to accelerate progress towards closing the digital inclusion gap for First Nations Australians.

18 January 2023

Media release

Federal Government to facilitate National Roundtable on Online Dating Safety

The Federal Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will facilitate a roundtable discussion on Wednesday 25 January, to examine ways to better protect Australians when using online dating and…

07 January 2023

Media release

Albanese Government seeks feedback on framework to prioritise Australian TV services on connected TV devices

The Albanese Government has today delivered on a key commitment by launching public consultation on the design of a prominence framework to strengthen access to Australian media services on connected TV devices.

23 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government opens consultation on key investments to improve regional connectivity and mobile coverage

Public consultation has today opened on the Albanese Government’s commitment to improve communications in rural and regional Australia through Round 3 of the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP), which includes a new stream to address mobile Black…

20 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government seeks feedback on better connecting farmers to cutting-edge innovation

The Albanese Government is seeking feedback from farmers and equipment service providers on the new $30 million On Farm Connectivity Program funded through the October Budget.



20 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government sets new Statement of Expectations for NBN Co

The Albanese Government has taken another major step towards delivering on its commitment of a better NBN for Australians, by releasing its new Statement of Expectations for NBN Co.

 

20 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government to hold First Nations Digital Inclusion Roundtable

The Albanese Government will today bring together First Nations experts and stakeholders from across the telecommunications, media and broadcasting sectors as part of a First Nations Digital Inclusion Roundtable.

16 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government appoints new Chair of Australia Post

The Government has appointed Ms Siobhan McKenna as Chair of the Australia Post Board for a term of three years commencing from today.

 

15 December 2022

Media release

Australian Government acknowledges increased transparency around digital industry efforts to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse

The Albanese Government acknowledges a new report released by the eSafety Commissioner today providing greater transparency on industry processes to address child sexual exploitation and abuse content on their platforms.

 

15 December 2022

Media release

Albanese Government sets expectations for two key Communications regulators

The Albanese Government has issued updated Statements of Expectation (SOE) to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) and the eSafety Commissioner to provide clarity about the Government’s priorities…

12 December 2022

Media release

Interview with Jeff Michael, Noongar Radio
SUBJECTS: Broadcasting Services Amendment (Community Radio) Bill, Community Broadcasting, Australia Post

09 December 2022

Transcript

Address at Western Australia's new Australia Post Facility
SUBJECT: The new Australia Post facility in Western Australia

08 December 2022

Speech

Interview - Breakfast with Paddy and Rob Palmer, Triple M Central Coast
SUBJECTS: Mobile black spots and coverage, Central Coast, Natural Disasters

06 December 2022

Transcript

Release of News Media Bargaining Code review

The Albanese Government has released the final report of Treasury’s statutory review into the News Media Bargaining Code.

02 December 2022

Media release