The Hon Anika Wells MP

The Albanese Government is ensuring the sustainability of Australia journalism with legislation introduced into Parliament today.

A strong and diverse news sector is vital for a healthy democracy and for communities across the nation.

The Albanese Government is investing $6 million over three years to ensure more Australian kids have the skills to stay safe online.

The Albanese Government is delivering better access for Australians to local TV and radio content while ensuring the sustainability of the broadcasting sector.

The Albanese Government welcomes the independent Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s decision to conduct an inquiry into regional mobile coverage and the potential regulation of wholesale access.

Australia has once again finished at the top of the medal tally at the close of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, continuing a remarkable legacy of first-place finishes since 1990.

The Albanese Government has finalised the News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) legislation, which ensures Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future.

Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club are celebrating the launch of their upgraded facilities, made possible through the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program.

I welcome the action being taken by the independent regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, in the Federal Court.

These are serious alleged failures by Optus.

Australia has no tolerance for big tech failing to prevent, detect and remove pro-terror material from their services.

A $90 million funding boost to rugby union in Australia and the Pacific will create lasting benefits for the code by growing the capability of local clubs, coaches and officials to create more opportunities for women and girls to get…

A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight. 

Good afternoon.