Listening out for views on radio prominence

The Albanese Government is continuing with its program of reform to modernise media regulations, with the release of a proposals paper on a new prominence framework for radio today.
 

30 September 2024

Media release

Statement on the SBS Chair

The Chair of the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), Mr George Savvides AM has advised the Government that he will not seek reappointment following the completion of his second term in July 2025, as part of his plan to rebalance his…

30 September 2024

Media release

New appointment to the ABC Board

The Albanese Government has appointed Ms Katrina Sedgwick OAM as a non-executive Director to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board for a five-year term.

27 September 2024

Media release

Appointment to the Australia Post Board

The Albanese Government has reappointed Dr Richard Dammery as a non-executive Director of the Australia Post Board for another three-year term.
 

27 September 2024

Media release

Learmonth Airport benefits from better mobile coverage for regional Western Australians

The Albanese and Cook Governments have today welcomed a boost to mobile coverage and digital connectivity for travellers through Learmonth airport in Western Australia’s Gascoyne region, following the completion…

26 September 2024

Media release

Last chance to have your say on 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review has seen a record number of Australians from across the country share their views and experiences on telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote Australia.

25 September 2024

Media release

Cook Islands and Niue audiences to enjoy Australian content as Indo-Pacific Broadcasting Strategy continues to roll out

Australia has continued to boost its presence in the Pacific with the Australian Government today announcing the expansion of the PacificAus TV initiative to two new nations.
 

25 September 2024

Media release

Interview on Sky News Sunday Agenda
SUBJECTS: Online Wagering Advertising; Social Media Age Restrictions; Misinformation and Disinformation; Heston Russell

22 September 2024

Interview

Stronger classifications to protect children from gambling content in video games

Video games containing simulated gambling and other gambling-like content are now subject to new mandatory minimum classifications, following changes introduced by the Albanese Government, with unanimous support from states and territories…

22 September 2024

Media release

Future communications could be written in the stars with LEO satellites

A new report released by the Albanese Government today has described the potential positive impacts of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites could have on the connectivity and productivity of our mining and…

19 September 2024

Media release

Interview with ABC Radio National
SUBJECTS: Social media reform; Age assurance trial; Mis and disinformation; News Media Bargaining Code; Online wagering advertising.

18 September 2024

Interview

Press conference, Sydney
Subjects: Social media reform, Age assurance trial; News Media Bargaining Code; Online wagering advertising. ​

18 September 2024

Interview

Reappointments to the Classification Review Board

The Albanese Government has reappointed the Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four members of the Classification Review Board until 5 December 2025.

16 September 2024

Media release

It’s time to act on misinformation and disinformation

Seriously harmful misinformation and disinformation spreads at speed and at scale across the digital world.

16 September 2024

Opinion piece

Interview with ABC Radio Darwin
SUBJECTS: Regional Telecommunications Review; Universal Service Obligation; 3G Switchover; Online Wagering Reform

13 September 2024

Interview