Media releases

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. 

Game on for the new Minyip Murtoa Football and Netball Club The Albanese Government is supporting women and girls in Minyip and Murtoa to play the sports they love with a state-of-the-art new facility.

$1.2 million to boost mobile resilience in Perth Hills The Albanese Government is delivering on its election commitment to improve the reliability of mobile telecommunications for communities in the Perth Hills, Western Australia.

Consultation on the News Bargaining Incentive now open The Albanese Government is taking the next step to ensure Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future. Draft legislation to establish a News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) is now available for consultation.

Supporting a sustainable, innovative news sector The Albanese Government continues to back journalism and publishers that keep our local communities informed and engaged.

Australia Post delivering with new parcel facility in Brisbane Under the Albanese Government, Queenslanders will get their parcels faster than ever with Australia Post opening its largest air and speed hub at Brisbane Airport today.

Roblox responds to Australia’s safety warnings The Albanese Government welcomes efforts by Roblox to strengthen protections for young users in Australia and around the globe.

Connecting more remote First Nations communities The Albanese Government is investing $11.6 million to deliver free community Wi-Fi to remote First Nations communities in the Northern Territory.

Strong action to tackle gambling harms The Albanese Government is taking strong action to protect Australians, particularly children and young people, from the harms of gambling.

New mobile mapping a win for Australian consumers New requirements for telcos to publish better, clearer and more consistent mobile coverage maps are on their way.