Author: Adrianne Saplagio

Dating industry faces pressure to tackle online abuse

New research emphasises the importance of dating apps safeguarding Australians from sexual predators, calling for enhanced measures to ensure user safety and security. The increasing...

Telcos to prioritise customer updates during major outages

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced new rules for the telecommunications industry. These rules require companies to prioritise customer communications during major...

One year later: how the Optus outage shaped emergency and customer communications

One year after the nationwide Optus outage, the Albanese Government has made significant strides in enhancing telecommunications network resilience. Improvements include better complaints handling and...

New legislation places responsibility on social media platforms for age compliance

The Albanese Government will introduce legislation to set 16 as the minimum age for social media access. This move follows endorsement by the National Cabinet....

Government delivers broadband upgrades for millions

The Albanese Government is boosting Australia’s digital capacity. More than nine million homes and businesses can now access the fastest broadband speeds on the National...

Free digital literacy program rolls out to primary schools nationwide

Primary schools nationwide now have access to a free media and digital literacy program funded by the Albanese Government. Developed by the Alannah & Madeline...

Mobile phone ban improves focus and social interaction in NSW schools

A new survey by the NSW Department of Education reveals that the Minns Labor Government’s mobile phone ban in all NSW public schools has enhanced...

Strengthening mobile resilience in Australia’s disaster-prone regions

The Albanese Government is bolstering the resilience of mobile network communications in regional, remote, and peri-urban Australia. This initiative aims to keep communities safer and...

Study highlights GenAI’s role in supporting critical thinking in education

A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers outlines essential considerations for developing generative AI (GenAI) educational tools. These guidelines aim to ensure that...

Funding initiative bolsters public interest towards journalism in regional and community news

The Australian Government is fulfilling its commitment to support public interest journalism with $15 million in urgent funding. This funding is directed towards regional and...

Mobile Black Spot Program seeks local insights for improved mobile coverage

The Albanese Government has opened a Project Noticeboard, allowing local communities to suggest locations for the next round of Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) funding....

Over 225,000 South Australian homes and businesses gain access to full fibre broadband

More than 225,000 homes and businesses in South Australia can now upgrade to a full fibre NBN broadband connection, made possible by investment from the...

Community radio broadcasting rules strengthened under new code of practice

The ACMA has registered a new community radio broadcasting code of practice. This updated code sets out rules about what content can and cannot be...

Faster and more reliable connections: NBN Co’s HFC network hits 8.7 Gbps

NBN Co is investing in network upgrades to deliver faster and more reliable nbn connections. In a live field trial, the company demonstrated wholesale multi-gigabit...

Shaping the future of Australian television: ACMA supports public feedback on Free TV code

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has welcomed Free TV Australia’s public consultation on its draft code of practice. Once registered by the ACMA,...

Keeping the NBN public: A commitment to Australian consumers

The Albanese Government is introducing legislation to keep the National Broadband Network (NBN) under public ownership. The Government committed at the election to deliver accessible...

Albanese Government opens Project Noticeboard for mobile network upgrades

The Albanese Government has introduced a Project Noticeboard to help communities identify potential projects or locations for funding under Round 3 of the Mobile Network...

Addressing mobile reception issues in high-risk disaster areas across Australia

The Albanese Government is providing $40.9 million to improve mobile coverage for communities on the outskirts of major urban and regional cities. These areas are...

Australian telco complaints down, but resolution delays rise

Recent figures from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) reveal that while Australian telecommunications providers received fewer complaints in the 2023–24 financial year, the...