The Hon Anika Wells MP

The Albanese Government is backing Australia’s high-performance athletes and sports now and into the future with another record-breaking investment of $513 million.

Families, businesses and visitors to Tasmania’s scenic west coast will benefit from improved digital connectivity and access to services thanks to the Albanese Government’s Regional Connectivity Program.

The Albanese and Crisafulli Governments are strengthening connectivity across South East Queensland to drive productivity and empower local communities.

Women and girls in the Mallee region now have the facilities to match their sporting goals, thanks to the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program. 

New parental controls to be rolled out by Apple were inspired by the Albanese Government’s world-leading online safety laws.

The rural community in Tasmania’s Northern Midlands is better connected thanks to the Albanese Government’s Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP).

Women in Alice Springs now have access to a dedicated, purpose-built space to exercise safely and on their own terms thanks to the Albanese Government’s Play Our Way program.

The Albanese Government is empowering Australians to engage with the shifting media landscape and stay safe online with our National Media Literacy Strategy.

The Albanese Government is strengthening Australians’ protection against scam text messages.

In one month, the SMS Sender ID Register will be launched by the Australian Communications and Media Authority.

The Albanese Government is strengthening protections for Australians, taking decisive action to disrupt scams and making Australia a harder target for criminals.

Australia will once again take centre stage for world sport when the 2026 Rugby League World Cup (RLWC) kicks off in Sydney this October.

Netball is taking centre stage in Jervois, South Australia, thanks to the Albanese Government’s $200 million Play Our Way program. 

The Albanese Government is continuing to deliver digital equity with free community Wi-Fi to be rolled out to more First Nations communities in Queensland.