Promoting Australia’s advocacy for gender equality on the world stage

The Albanese Government reaffirmed its strong commitment to supporting the safety of women and girls online at the 2025 HeForShe Summit in New York. 

26 September 2025

Media release

United Nations High Level Week - Meeting to commemorate the 30th Anniversary of the World Programme of Action for Youth

MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS ANIKA WELLS: I am honoured to represent Australia at today’s meeting of the World Programme of Action for Youth.

26 September 2025

Speech

CNN One World with Zain Asher
SUBJECTS: Australian social media minimum age

26 September 2025

Transcript

ABC News Breakfast with James Glenday and Emma Rebellato
SUBJECTS: Social media minimum age; Optus Triple Zero outage

25 September 2025

Transcript

Today Show with Sarah Abo and Karl Stefanovic
SUBJECTS: Prime Minister Albanese meeting with President Trump, Social media minimum age, Optus Triple Zero outage

25 September 2025

Transcript

Sunrise with Natalie Barr and David Woiwod
SUBJECTS: Prime Minister Albanese’s UN speech; Social media minimum age, Donald Trump selfie

25 September 2025

Transcript

Doorstop, United Nations New York
SUBJECTS: Social media minimum age; Prime Minister Albanese meeting with President Trump; Middle East conflict; Pacific region; Climate action; Russia-Ukraine War

24 September 2025

Transcript

United Nations General Assembly – Protecting children in the digital age

MINISTER FOR COMMUNICATIONS AND SPORT ANIKA WELLS:  Thank you for joining us today during what is a busy week at the beginning of the 80th United Nations General Assembly High-level Week.

24 September 2025

Speech

Global discussions on using digital technology for good

The Albanese Government’s efforts to provide connectivity through new technology was highlighted on the world stage.

24 September 2025

Media release

United Nations High Level Week - HeForShe Summit

COMPERE: Australia has set a global benchmark in digital safety through the Online Safety Act 2021 and the establishment of the eSafety Commissioner. 

23 September 2025

Speech

United Nations High Level Week – Digital for Good: Connecting People, Transforming Lives Panel Discussion

MODERATOR: What lessons can you share with the world about how Australia has tackled investment to make sure digital transformation is for everyone, including those in remote or underserved communities?…

23 September 2025

Speech

Press conference, Brisbane
SUBJECT: Optus Triple Zero outage

22 September 2025

Transcript

Press conference, Brisbane
SUBJECT: Optus Triple Zero outage

20 September 2025

Transcript

Game on: Community sporting facilities to shoot for local climate action

The Albanese Labor Government is investing $50 million over four years to help up to 500 sports clubs take climate action with upgrades like better shade and drainage, batteries and energy upgrades to lower bills and climate-proof their…

19 September 2025

Media release

ABC Far North Drive with Adam Stephen
SUBJECT: Draft Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation

18 September 2025

Transcript