Improving mobile connectivity on Australia’s regional roads

The Albanese Government is investing $30 million to boost mobile coverage on regional and remote roads, through the National Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program.

15 July 2026

Media release

Press Conference, Brisbane
Subjects: eSafety Basic Online Safety Expectations transparency report, Commonwealth Games, Telstra outage, Brisbane 2032, AI copyright, assistance for media

14 July 2026

Transcript

Press conference, Canberra
Subjects: Update on the Telstra outage; Royal Commission into Antisemitism and Social Cohesion, gambling reform

10 July 2026

Transcript

Opening match of Big Bash League to be played in India with expanded sporting ties

Australia and India have committed to expanding sports cooperation, a shared passion and rapidly growing economic opportunity for both nations.

10 July 2026

Media release

Statement – Update on Telstra outage

The Triple Zero Custodian has updated me on the progress of welfare checks referred to state emergency services due to non-response.

09 July 2026

Media release

STATEMENT – Telstra Outage

I welcome the news that Telstra has rolled out an interim solution that addresses outstanding connectivity issues, particularly for access to triple zero.

09 July 2026

Media release

ABC Radio National AM with Rachel Mealey
Subjects: Telstra outage; ABC appearance at the Royal Commission on Antisemitism and Social Cohesion

09 July 2026

Transcript

Press conference, Canberra
Subject: Telstra outage

08 July 2026

Transcript

STATEMENT – Telstra Outage

This morning’s Telstra outage was widespread and has caused significant disruptions across the country.

08 July 2026

Media release

Radio National with Melissa Clarke
Subjects: Gambling reform, bill to strengthen social media law

02 July 2026

Transcript

Doorstop, Canberra
Subjects: Bill to amend the under-16 social media law, gambling reforms, Digital Duty of Care

02 July 2026

Transcript

Today Show with Tom Steinfort
Subjects: Delays to urgent amendments to Australia’s world-leading social media law, State of Origin

02 July 2026

Transcript

Delivering meaningful reform to reduce gambling harms

The Albanese Government is delivering robust protections from the harms of gambling for Australians, particularly for children and young people.  

02 July 2026

Media release

Sunrise with Natalie Barr and Matt Shirvington
Subjects: Delay to urgent amendments to Australia’s world-leading social media ban

02 July 2026

Transcript

New SMS register sends a clear message on scam prevention

The Albanese Government is cracking down on text-message scams with the SMS Sender ID Register now in place.

01 July 2026

Media release