Media releases

BetStop protecting thousands of Australians from gambling harm The Australian Government has tabled the Report of the Statutory Review of BetStop – the National Self-Exclusion Register, finding it is making a positive difference to vulnerable Australians at risk of gambling harm.

Australian Sports Commission CEO locked in Olympic great Kieren Perkins OAM has been appointed Australian Sports Commission (ASC) Executive Director (CEO) for a new five-year term.

Team AUS delivers most successful Winter Olympic Games performance ever The Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics has delivered a defining moment for Australian winter sport. 

Narrowing the digital gap for First Nations communities The Albanese Government is continuing its work to improve connectivity and narrow the digital divide for First Nations Australians, with free community Wi-Fi connectivity being rolled out in up to 53 remote communities across the country.

Cockatoos no match for community radio The Albanese Government’s Community Broadcasting Program is helping local broadcasters meet the challenges of today, whether that’s financial pressures, changing technology or cheeky cockatoos.

Major NBN upgrade works begin in the ACT for up to 97,000 homes and businesses Construction is underway to deliver faster and more reliable internet access to tens of thousands of Canberra households and businesses, as the Albanese Labor Government continues delivering for the ACT.

Beloved Aussie TV show returning to local screens An iconic Australian TV show will be back on our screens thanks to the Albanese Government.

Hiking up mobile coverage in Tassie’s Tylers Hill Scenic Tasmanian hiking spot Tylers Hill is now better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program.

Australia’s first National Media Literacy Strategy a step closer The Albanese Government is equipping Australians to understand and engage with news and media in an increasingly complex digital world.

Roblox put on notice by Albanese Government The Albanese Government is putting Roblox on notice amid serious reports of child safety risks on popular online gaming platform.

Good luck Team AUS at Milano Cortina 2026 A record percentage of female athletes will lead Australia’s Olympic team at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games. 

Albanese Government delivering for LGBTIQA+ media The Albanese Government is delivering on its $78,000 election commitment to support LGBTIQA+ news outlets.

4.7 million accounts deactivated, removed or restricted The Albanese Government’s world leading social media minimum age law is working, with more than 4.7 million under-16 accounts already deactivated, removed or restricted within days of the law coming into effect on 10 December.

Reappointments deliver stability for Australia Post Board The Australian Government has reappointed Siobhan McKenna as Chair and Robyn Clubb AM as a non-executive Director of the Australia Post Board for three-year terms.

New appointments to the Classification Review Board The Australian Government has announced the appointment of a new Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four new members to the Classification Review Board.