Media releases

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. 

Global discussions on using digital technology for good The Albanese Government’s efforts to provide connectivity through new technology was highlighted on the world stage.

Game on: Community sporting facilities to shoot for local climate action The Albanese Labor Government is investing $50 million over four years to help up to 500 sports clubs take climate action with upgrades like better shade and drainage, batteries and energy upgrades to lower bills and climate-proof their facilities

Albanese Government takes next steps on regional telecommunications reform The Albanese Government is advancing reforms to ensure Australians will be better connected than ever.

Clear guidance for industry ahead of social media minimum age laws The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring Australian kids will be safer online with new guidance providing clear directions for platforms as part of our world-leading under-16 social media laws.

Building better connected communities across North West WA The Albanese Government is getting families, businesses and visitors to North West WA better connected through the Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).

Funding relief for journalists keeping Australians informed The Albanese Labor Government is supporting local and independent journalism by providing more than $12 million in funding to regional, local suburban, multicultural and First Nations news publishers across Australia.