Media releases

Australia strikes gold again at Commonwealth Games Australia has once again finished at the top of the medal tally at the close of the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, continuing a remarkable legacy of first-place finishes since 1990.

NBI legislation finalised The Albanese Government has finalised the News Bargaining Incentive (NBI) legislation, which ensures Australian journalism is sustainable now and into the future.

Funding helps Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club tackle upgrades Yamba Buccaneers Rugby Club are celebrating the launch of their upgraded facilities, made possible through the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program.

Statement - 2025 Optus Triple Zero Service Outage - Court proceedings launched I welcome the action being taken by the independent regulator, the Australian Communications and Media Authority, in the Federal Court. These are serious alleged failures by Optus.

Statement on eSafety Commissioner’s enforcement action against Telegram Australia has no tolerance for big tech failing to prevent, detect and remove pro-terror material from their services.

Albanese Government backing rugby union in Australia and beyond A $90 million funding boost to rugby union in Australia and the Pacific will create lasting benefits for the code by growing the capability of local clubs, coaches and officials to create more opportunities for women and girls to get involve

Freight takes flight in Western Sydney A Qantas plane laden with AusPost parcels is set to be the first freight plane to take off from Western Sydney International Airport later tonight. 

Cheering on our Aussie athletes at the Commonwealth Games The Albanese Government joins the country in cheering on Australia’s athletes, as the 2026 Commonwealth Games kicks off in Glasgow.  

Powering the future of Australia Post Australia Post’s large delivery fleet is being electrified faster with $40.5 million from the Albanese Government to reduce the fleet’s reliance on fuel and protect delivery of essential goods.

Launceston football club kicking goals with new upgrades Launceston City Football Club is scoring goals for the community thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play our Way program.

Strengthening mobile connectivity along Tasmania’s West and Far North West Coast The Albanese Government is delivering on our election commitment with $9.8 million in funding to deliver better mobile connectivity on the west and far north west coast of Tasmania.

Pitch In podcast celebrates Aussie sports volunteers Volunteers, the heroes of grassroots sports, are being recognised and celebrated in a new podcast series funded by the Albanese Government.

Improving mobile connectivity on Australia’s regional roads The Albanese Government is investing $30 million to boost mobile coverage on regional and remote roads, through the National Regional Roads Australia Mobile Program.

Opening match of Big Bash League to be played in India with expanded sporting ties Australia and India have committed to expanding sports cooperation, a shared passion and rapidly growing economic opportunity for both nations.

Statement – Update on Telstra outage The Triple Zero Custodian has updated me on the progress of welfare checks referred to state emergency services due to non-response.