Ensuring better mobile coverage for all Australians

The Albanese Government has passed landmark laws that will expand basic mobile coverage across Australia and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to connectivity.

16 October 2026

Media release

Laws passed to better protect telco consumers

The Albanese Government is ensuring customers are better protected by holding telecommunications providers to account, with new laws passed by Parliament.  

16 October 2026

Media release

New laws to strengthen Australia’s sport integrity system

The Albanese Government is safeguarding a fair and level playing field for elite athletes and major sporting events in Australia, with legislation to bolster our world-leading anti-doping and sport integrity practices…

16 October 2026

Media release

ABC News with Emma Rebellato
Subjects: Digital Duty of Care; execution live streaming; recording device found onboard the HMAS Leeuwin; private health rebate; trusts

15 October 2026

Transcript

ABC 7.30 with Sarah Ferguson
Subjects: Digital Duty of Care bill, Independent Parliamentary Expenses Authority audit.

15 October 2026

Transcript

The Today Show with Sylvia Jeffreys
Subjects: Digital Duty of Care, private health insurance, IPEA

15 October 2026

Transcript

Q&A at the National Press Club
Subjects: Digital Duty of Care, Australian Sports Commission

15 October 2026

Transcript

Address to the National Press Club
Subject: Digital Duty of Care

15 October 2026

Speech

Digital Duty of Care next step in Australia’s world-leading reforms

The Albanese Government will make tech companies accountable for safety on their platforms with the Digital Duty of Care law introduced to Parliament today. 

15 October 2026

Media release

12 October 2026

Transcript

Improved mobile connectivity in Upper Stone

Residents and visitors to Queensland’s Upper Stone region have better mobile coverage thanks to a new mobile base station funded by the Albanese Government and Telstra.

09 October 2026

Media release

Raising the bar for women’s health and fitness in Cherbourg

Women and girls in Cherbourg now have access to a culturally appropriate space to connect, be active and build healthier lifestyles thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way Program.

09 October 2026

Media release

ABC Queensland Northern Drive with Jess Naunton
Subjects: First Nations Community Wi-Fi program; connectivity in remote and regional Queensland

08 October 2026

Transcript

Bumma Bippera Media (BBM 98.7 FM) National Talkblack with Trevor Tim
Subjects: Community Wi-Fi Program in Pormpuraaw, AI, First Nations broadcasting and connectivity

08 October 2026

Transcript

Happy Families Podcast with Justin Coulson
Subjects: Digital Duty of Care, Australia’s world-leading social media minimum age law

06 October 2026

Transcript