Media releases

Australians getting ready one month out from new social media law November 10 marks one month until the beginning of the Albanese Government’s world-leading social media minimum age law. 

Social media minimum age platform assessments The Albanese Government’s world-leading social media minimum age laws now include platforms Reddit and Kick.

Local content requirements for streaming services The Albanese Labor Government will introduce an Australian content obligation on streaming services, making sure that no matter what screen you are watching from, you have guaranteed access to Australian stories. 

Funding supports First Nations leadership in fight against tech-based abuse Building awareness and accountability to prevent tech-based abuse of First Nations women is the focus of a community-led project, awarded $394,000 in Albanese Government funding.

Delivering stronger oversight of Triple Zero Oversight of the Triple Zero system has been strengthened by the Albanese Government, with legislation passing Parliament today.

Better connecting communities across North West Queensland The Albanese Government is investing in better digital connectivity in Queensland’s North West region to help deliver stronger outcomes and services to the community.

Social media minimum age resources campaign The Albanese Government’s world-leading social media reforms are another step closer with State and Territory Education Ministers to be briefed today by the Minister for Communications and the eSafety Commissioner.

Athletes from around the world excel at Virtus World Athletics Championships Inclusion, diversity and athletic prowess were on display at the 2025 Virtus World Athletics Championships held in Brisbane.

Support for Australians to prepare for new social media minimum age laws A national education campaign to prepare Australians for the Albanese Government’s world leading social media minimum age laws will begin this Sunday.

New appointments to steer First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group The Albanese Government has appointed four new members to the First Nations Digital Inclusion Advisory Group.

Delivering stronger Triple Zero oversight for Australians The Albanese Government is boosting oversight of the critical Triple Zero service, through legislation to bolster the powers of the Triple Zero Custodian, with a Bill introduced to Parliament today.&nb

Statement on meeting with Singtel regarding Optus outage Today I met with the Group CEO of Singtel, Mr Yuen Kuan Moon, to convey the Australian Government's serious concern over the Optus Triple Zero outage and reinforce that it must never happen again.  

Australia welcomes world-class paddlers at 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships The Albanese Government’s support for major sporting events in the lead-up to Brisbane 2032 continues this week with the start of the 2025 ICF Slalom World Championships.

Engaging with industry to tackle online abuse The Albanese Government is following through on its commitment to work with industry to develop and deliver reforms to restrict access to technologies which facilitate online abuse.

Promoting Australia’s advocacy for gender equality on the world stage The Albanese Government reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting the safety of women and girls online at the 2025 HeForShe Summit in New York.