The Hon Michelle Rowland MP

The Albanese Government is encouraging the community and industry to have their say on the future of standards regulating fixed telephone services in Australia.

Australians have just one week left to provide feedback on design options for a prominence framework, to ensure that Australian TV services can easily be found on connected TV devices.

The Albanese Government’s new Low Earth Orbit Satellite Working Group has identified four key regulatory areas to guide future telecommunications reform, following its first meeting in Sydney last week.

Ms Rowland (Greenway—Minister for Communications) (15:21): I thank the member for her question and her ongoing advocacy when it comes to high-speed broadband in outer metropolitan Sydney.

The Minister for Communications and Assistant Treasurer have requested the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigate the implementation of a SMS sender ID register, which has been successful in deterring scammers in other…

A million more homes and businesses will be able to upgrade to a world-class, full-fibre broadband connection as part of the Australian Government’s plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

An innovative new working group established by the Albanese Government to examine the future role of satellite technology in delivering telecommunications services will meet for the first time today in Sydney…

Queensland residents and communities will be better prepared for natural disasters following the completion of all Sky Muster satellite installations at key evacuation centres in Queensland under the Australian Government’s Strengthening…

Mr Brian Mitchell (Lyons) (14:15): My question is to the Minister for Communications. What steps is the Albanese Labor government taking to ensure Australians have access to fast, reliable and affordable broadband?

The Government has appointed Stephanie McCaughey, Mr Clifford Weeks and Mr Damien Power as Members of the Classification Review Board commencing Friday 3 February until 14 September 2024.

The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, is encouraging Australians to ‘Connect, Reflect and Protect’ today on Safer Internet Day.

Regional communities and telcos have until the end of the week to have their say on the design of two programs funded by the Albanese Government which will improve communications in regional and rural Australia.

The Albanese Government will provide up to 30,000 Australian families with no internet at home free broadband for one year, as part of our plan for a better National Broadband Network (NBN).

Applications are now open for the Albanese Government’s targeted initiative to improve mobile coverage in identified locations across the country.