Media releases

Albanese Government backing women’s health and fitness in Alice Springs Women in Alice Springs now have access to a dedicated, purpose-built space to exercise safely and on their own terms thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program.

Critical step toward Australia’s first National Media Literacy Strategy The Albanese Government is empowering Australians to engage with the shifting media landscape and stay safe online with our National Media Literacy Strategy.

Businesses and organisations urged to get ready ahead of new SMS scam prevention measure The Albanese Government is strengthening Australians’ protection against scam text messages. In one month, the SMS Sender ID Register will be launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

Albanese Government steps up industry protections to stop scams The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for Australians, taking decisive action to disrupt scams and making Australia a harder target for criminals.

Albanese Government backing Rugby League World Cup Australia will once again take centre stage for world sport when the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) kicks off in Sydney this October.

Women and girls in Jervois score with new facilities Netball is taking centre stage in Jervois, South Australia, thanks to the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program. 

Free Wi-Fi for more First Nations communities in Queensland The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver digital equity with free community Wi-Fi to be rolled out to more First Nations communities in Queensland.

New world-class sports centre opens its doors to the Illawarra The St George Illawarra Dragons Community and High Performance Centre is now open, thanks to joint funding between the federal and state governments and the St George Illawarra Dragons.

Tackling online harm in Australian sport The Albanese Government welcomes a renewed partnership between Sports Integrity Australia (SIA) and the eSafety Commissioner to protect Australians from online abuse.

New appointments to the ABC Board The Albanese Government has appointed Dr Lisa Caffery as Deputy Chairperson of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board and Damien Miller as a non-executive Director.

Managing Director of SBS appointed Ms Jane Palfreyman has been appointed Managing Director of SBS for a five-year term.

Kelso connects with improved mobile coverage The rural community of Kelso in Tasmania’s north is now better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

New base station keeps Cudlee Creek safer and better connected The Adelaide Hills community of Cudlee Creek is better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

Backing Australian TV and radio for a vibrant media sector The Albanese Government continues to back free-to-air television and radio to ensure Australians can be informed and entertained by the programs they love.

Game-changing upgrade for women and girls’ sport in the Blue Mountains The Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program is putting netball at the heart of the Lapstone community in the Blue Mountains.