Media releases

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.

Laws passed to further safeguard major sporting events The Albanese Government has delivered improved protections for major sporting events and organisations in Australia, with new laws passing Parliament today.

Australia doubles down on social media law The Albanese Government is leaving no stone unturned holding big tech to account, strengthening the investigative powers of the eSafety Commissioner and doubling fines.

Landmark AIS transformation taking shape The Albanese Government is backing Australian athletes with world-class facilities, with work underway on the $249.7 million redevelopment of the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS).

My Feed, My Way The Albanese Government is taking the next step following its world leading social media age ban to ensure Australians have more choice online, with draft legislation for the Digital Duty of Care released today for targeted consultation.

Full fibre coming for more homes and businesses with NBN The Albanese Government is delivering world-class connectivity to even more households and businesses, no matter where they live, through the publicly-owned NBN.

Fin-tastic upgrades complete for the Dolphins Football Club Women and girls will have their own space at Dolphins Football Club on Mackay’s northern beaches thanks to funding from the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program. 

Three years of BetStop changing Australians’ lives for the better Today marks three years since the launch of the Albanese Government’s BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register protecting Australians from gambling harm.

Support for Australian journalism passes parliament The Albanese Government is putting Australian journalism on a more sustainable footing with the passage through Parliament of the News Bargaining Incentive and the News Journalism Payments scheme.

Strongest ever gambling reforms passed The Albanese Government has delivered historic reforms that will provide strong protections against online gambling harms for all Australians, particularly children and young people.

Gambling reform amendments to deliver stronger protections for all Australians The Albanese Government is further strengthening laws to protect Australians from the harms of gambling.

Applications open for $5 million water safety program The Albanese Government is helping more Australians stay safe in and around the water with applications open now for the WE SWIM Multicultural Community Water Safety Program. 

Support for Australian journalism goes before the Parliament The Albanese Government is ensuring the sustainability of Australia journalism with legislation introduced into Parliament today. A strong and diverse news sector is vital for a healthy democracy and for communities across the nation.