Ultra-fast NBN services now ready for order in Bermagui

Eligible residential homes and businesses in parts of Bermagui can now place an order to upgrade their NBN connection to Fibre to the Premises (FTTP).

26 September 2022

Media release

Radio Interview with 2GB Drive

SUBJECTS: Mobile Black Spots, Mobile Requirements in Planning, Optus Cybersecurity Incident.

23 September 2022

Interview

TIO report affirms Albanese Government’s Better Connectivity Plan

The Albanese Government has reiterated its commitment to improve mobile coverage across Australia following the release of the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman’s (TIO) Annual Report today.

20 September 2022

Media release

New appointment to the Australia Post Board

Ms Robyn Clubb AM has been appointed as a non-executive Director of Australia Post for a three-year term starting from 15 September 2022.

19 September 2022

Media release

Broadcasting Services Determination extension

The Australian Government has made the Broadcasting Services (“Broadcasting Service” Definition—Exclusion) Determination 2022 as part of its first steps toward the delivery of broader media reforms that will…

18 September 2022

Media release

ACCANect 2022: Better Basics
SUBJECTS: Broadband, NBN Co, Regional Communications, Natural Disasters, Online Safety, Indigenous Digital Inclusion

14 September 2022

Speech

Interview with Jaclyn Underwood, 2BS Live & Local
SUBJECTS: Regional telecommunications, national audit of mobile coverage, improving on-farm connectivity

08 September 2022

Interview

Interview with Laura Jayes, Sky News Australia AM Agenda
Subjects: Scams; National Anti-Scam Centre; Online safety; AFL deal; anti-siphoning review.

08 September 2022

Interview

Interview with Greg Jennett, ABC News Afternoon Briefing
Subjects: AFL and AFLW Broadcasting Rights, Seven Network, Foxtel, Telstra, Kayo, Free-to-air Television

07 September 2022

Interview

Consultation begins on changes to key legislation that underpins high speed broadband access across Australia

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, will today call for public comment on draft legislation to refine the laws providing access to high-speed broadband for people across Australia.

31 August 2022

Media release

Young Mentors to help improve digital literacy for older Australians

The Australian Government has launched an innovative intergenerational program that aims to improve older Australians’ digital skills and knowledge by connecting them with teenagers.

31 August 2022

Media release

New era of transparency dawns for the digital industry

The eSafety Commissioner will today issue legal notices to Meta, WhatsApp, Apple, Microsoft, Skype, Snap, and Omegle requiring these services to provide detailed information about the steps they are taking to meet the Australian Government’s…

30 August 2022

Media release

Australia to invest in strengthening postal services across the Pacific

The Australian Government and Australia Post will today announce a new Pacific Postal Development Partnership to strengthen postal services in the Pacific and sign a joint declaration with the Universal Postal Union (UPU) and Asian Pacific Postal…

30 August 2022

Media release

Interview with Leon Byner, 5AA
SUBJECTS: AFL media rights negotiations, Anti-siphoning review

26 August 2022

Interview

Telstra’s announcement of free Wi-Fi at payphones

I welcome Telstra’s announcement today that Wi-Fi access will be provided free of charge for all at several thousand payphones across the country.



25 August 2022

Media release