Media releases

New Tech Reuse Charter to deliver free devices for families and children in need The Albanese Government is ensuring recycled tech devices get into the hands of Australians who need them most through the Tech Reuse for Good Charter, signed today by the Assistant Minister for Science, Technology and the Digital Economy, Andrew

Next step on text to Triple Zero The Albanese Government is working to modernise Triple Zero so Australians can access emergency services when they need it most.

Retirement of Australia Post CEO The Australian Government thanks and acknowledges Australia Post Group Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, Paul Graham, who is retiring at the end of this financial year, for his service and leadership of the o

Funding for world-class Gold Coast sports facility The Gold Coast will be home to a new world-class facility with a strong focus on supporting women, girls and Para-athletes while creating a sporting legacy for the city.

Ensuring better mobile coverage for all Australians The Albanese Government has passed landmark laws that will expand basic mobile coverage across Australia and ensure no one is left behind when it comes to connectivity.

Laws passed to better protect telco consumers The Albanese Government is ensuring customers are better protected by holding telecommunications providers to account, with new laws passed by Parliament.  

New laws to strengthen Australia’s sport integrity system The Albanese Government is safeguarding a fair and level playing field for elite athletes and major sporting events in Australia, with legislation to bolster our world-leading anti-doping and sport integrity practices pas

Digital Duty of Care next step in Australia’s world-leading reforms The Albanese Government will make tech companies accountable for safety on their platforms with the Digital Duty of Care law introduced to Parliament today. 

Improved mobile connectivity in Upper Stone Residents and visitors to Queensland’s Upper Stone region have better mobile coverage thanks to a new mobile base station funded by the Albanese Government and Telstra.

Raising the bar for women’s health and fitness in Cherbourg Women and girls in Cherbourg now have access to a culturally appropriate space to connect, be active and build healthier lifestyles thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way Program.

Preventing tech-based abuse of women and children The Albanese Government is investing $3.5 million in 12 innovative projects designed to address technology-facilitated abuse.

Appointment to the NBN Co Board The Australian Government has reappointed Mike Mrdak AO as a non-executive Director of the NBN Co Board for a 3-year term starting on 1 October 2026.

Strengthening Australia’s anti-doping legislation The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for athletes and bolstering Australia’s world-leading sport integrity system to ensure elite competition and major sporting events are held on a fair and level pla

$10 million to support connectivity and productivity on farms Farmers across Australia can apply for up to $20,000 to implement ag-tech solutions that increase connectivity, productivity and safety of their businesses, through the On Farm Connectivity Program.

Consultation to help shape future of free-to-air TV As Australians' viewing habits shift to online, the Albanese Government is ensuring the sustainability and accessibility of free-to-air television, with consultation opening today on the future of TV.