Media releases

Ensuring a sustainable National Broadband Network Carriers will be able to deliver better services to customers, with the Regional Broadband Scheme charges slashed.

Backing local stories for Australian audiences The Albanese Labor Government is helping to bring more Australian stories to our screens with new laws mandating an Australian content obligation on streaming services passing Parliament today.

Universal outdoor mobile coverage another step closer Australians will be better connected than ever with new laws establishing the framework for the Albanese Government’s Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation (UOMO).

Raising the mobile coverage bar in the Pilbara One of Western Australia’s prime fishing spots, Thevenard Island, will be better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

New funding to keep communities informed Diverse and regional communities will get the news that matters to them through a $67 million investment from the Albanese Government.

Community TV more available than ever before, with CTV+ Australian stories will be even more accessible thanks to an investment from the Albanese Government.

Government continues commitment to online safety The Albanese Government is putting the responsibility on big tech to make their online environments safer, with public consultation now open on a digital duty of care.

New developments to narrow digital gap for First Nations Australians The Albanese Government is narrowing the digital divide for First Nations Australians through its $68 million investment to boost digital inclusion and literacy for communities across the country. 

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.