Australian Government delivers better connectivity in outback Queensland

The community of Roma, QLD will be able to access improved digital connectivity with the completion of projects delivered under the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program.

24 August 2022

Media release

Statement on AFL media rights

I note reports AFL media rights negotiations have entered their final stages.



24 August 2022

Media release

Australian Government seeks Australia’s re election to the International Telecommunication Union Council

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, last night reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to seeking re-election to the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council at a reception with ambassadors…

18 August 2022

Media release

Consultation on Broadcasting Services Determination now open

The Australian Government has released a consultation paper seeking views on a proposal to remake the Broadcasting Services (“Broadcasting Service” Definition—Exclusion) Determination 2019 for a finite period while broader…

18 August 2022

Media release

Reception for Australia’s ITU Council candidacy
Subject: Australia’s International Telecommunication Union (ITU) Council candidacy

17 August 2022

Speech

Interview with Richard King, 2SM Breakfast
Subjects: Regional and Local Newspaper Publishers Grant, Scott Morrison, Indigenous Voice to Parliament, Parramatta Eels.

17 August 2022

Interview

First steps underway toward a new local TV prominence framework

Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has today tasked the Future of Broadcasting Working Group to contribute to the intitial design work for a new prominence framework, a key election commitment of…

10 August 2022

Media release

Disappointing results highlight the need for more Australian screen content

The Australian Communications and Media Authority has today released the first results under new Australian content reporting for metropolitan commercial television broadcasters. 



10 August 2022

Media release

NBN Co financial results for the 2021-22 Financial Year

The Australian Government has today welcomed NBN Co’s 2021-22 Financial Year results, with Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, and Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon Katy Gallagher further outlining a pathway forward as…

09 August 2022

Media release

Broadband boost for Riddells Creek and Gisborne South

Up to 775 Victorian homes and businesses in Riddells Creek and Gisborne South now have access to high speed, reliable NBN connectivity following the completion of two new fixed wireless towers.

08 August 2022

Media release

Question Time response - scam texts

Mr Tony Zappia MP: My question is to the Minister for Communications. The impact of scam text messages is increasing at an alarming rate.

01 August 2022

Speech

Grants to support regional and local newspapers now open

Applications for the Albanese Government’s $15 million Regional and Local Newspaper Publishers Program open today, Monday 1 August 2022, via the GrantConnect website.

01 August 2022

Media release

Australian Government delivers better connectivity in Murrumbateman

The community of Murrumbateman will be able to access better mobile and broadband connectivity with the completion of projects delivered under the Australian Government’s Regional Connectivity Program.

29 July 2022

Media release

Government outlines expectations for NBN Co Special Access Undertaking variation

Along with the Minister for Finance, Senator the Hon. Katy Gallagher, I have written to NBN Co outlining the Government’s expectations in relation to the Special Access Undertaking (SAU) variation process currently underway.

 

27 July 2022

Media release

Australian Government delivers better connectivity in Durack

The communities of Kalumburu and Jigalong in Western Australia will be able to access better mobile and broadband connectivity with the completion of projects delivered under the Australian Government’s Regional…

25 July 2022

Media release