Media releases

Strengthening mobile connectivity along Tasmania’s West and Far North West Coast The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment with $9.8 million in funding to deliver better mobile connectivity on the west and far north west coast of Tasmania.

Pitch In podcast celebrates Aussie sports volunteers Volunteers, the heroes of grassroots sports, are being recognised and celebrated in a new podcast series funded by the Albanese Government.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.  

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.

Community sporting clubs kicking goals on climate action The Albanese Labor Government is delivering bill-saving upgrades to community sporting clubs, helping them to keep kicking goals for years to come.

Transparency for telco consumers starts today Australians now have better and more detailed information about their mobile service and coverage through new rules put in place by the Albanese Government.

Stronger powers and double the penalties for world-leading social media law The Albanese Government is doubling down on platforms that are not doing enough to keep under 16s off social media. 

Safeguarding investment in major sporting events The Albanese Government is protecting investments in major sporting events by improving safeguards for commercial rights and helping prevent unauthorised ambush marketing.

Expanding Mac’s life-saving legacy The Albanese Government is helping protect more young people from online sexual extortion, with a $450,000 investment in SmackTalk.

Record funding for our athletes on the road to Brisbane 2032 The Albanese Government is backing Australia’s high-performance athletes and sports now and into the future with another record-breaking investment of $513 million.