Media releases

Strong action to tackle gambling harms The Albanese Government is taking strong action to protect Australians, particularly children and young people, from the harms of gambling.

Tech giants warned – step up on social media laws or face significant fines The Albanese Government has put social media giants on notice – if you want to do business in Australia, you must obey Australian laws.  

New mobile mapping a win for Australian consumers New requirements for telcos to publish better, clearer and more consistent mobile coverage maps are on their way.

Key 2032 Games venues racing ahead Key venues for the 2032 Games and beyond are racing ahead, with more elements of the centrepiece Brisbane Stadium upgrade locked in and a principal architect appointed for the Sunshine Coast Stadium and Moreton Bay

Social media minimum age update targets harmful tools The Albanese Government is targeting the most harmful and addictive social media features that keep young Australians hooked online.

Shaping a modern National Classification Scheme The Albanese Government is working to deliver a modern National Classification Scheme that helps Australian families make informed decisions about what they read, hear, watch and play.

Review beginning into Triple Zero system The Albanese Government has initiated a review into Triple Zero regulations to ensure the laws are fit-for-purpose and deliver a reliable and resilient system for Australians.

Australia extends historic Winter Paralympic medal streak in Milano Cortina Australia’s Paralympians have continued their remarkable record at the Winter Paralympic Games, with the team’s performance in Milano Cortina, meaning Australia has won a medal at every Games since 1992. 

Accelerating women’s participation in motorsport As Melbourne revs up for the 2026 Australian Grand Prix, more women are in position for a successful career in motorsport, backed by a $240,000 investment from the Albanese Government.

New Chairperson appointed to the SBS Board Dr Nicholas Pappas AM has been appointed Chairperson of the SBS board for a five-year term. 

Backing girls and women to thrive in basketball More than 10,000 primary school girls in Victoria have taken part in free basketball clinics thanks to the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program.

Australia’s Paralympic Winter team set to make history at Milano Cortina 2026 Australia will send its second-largest Paralympic Winter team ever to the Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, featuring record-breaking athletes and historic firsts.

Timor-Leste tunes into PacificAus TV and sport Audiences in Timor-Leste can now enjoy Australian content thanks to the Albanese Government’s PacificAus TV, increasing access to reliable news, delivering high-quality content and fostering greater engagement across the region.

Australia kicks off the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2026 Australia will be centre stage in international women’s sport as the AFC Women’s Asian Cup kicks off across the country for the first time in two decades. 

BetStop protecting thousands of Australians from gambling harm The Australian Government has tabled the Report of the Statutory Review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register, finding it is making a positive difference to vulnerable Australians at risk of gambling harm.