Author: Adrianne Saplagio

Online Safety Amendment Bill ensures age-appropriate social media use

The Albanese Government has fulfilled its commitment to support parents and protect young people by legislating a minimum social media age of 16, with the...

NSW applauds stricter regulations on social media for children

The NSW Government has welcomed the Federal Government’s new law banning social media for children under 16, with the Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum...

Federal grants to support local and independent journalism

The Albanese Government is fulfilling its pledge to support public interest journalism with applications now open for the $15 million News Media Relief Program (NMRP)....

$48M funding boost to improve mobile coverage on regional NSW roads

The Australian and Minns Labor Governments have announced up to $48 million in joint funding to enhance mobile coverage. This initiative will benefit highways and...

‘Big Tech on notice’: Prioritising safety in platform design and communication

The Joint Select Committee on Social Media and Australian Society has released its final report, putting “Big Tech on notice.” It calls for increased accountability...

New legislation targets harmful digital misinformation while safeguarding free speech

Serious misinformation and disinformation threaten safety, election integrity, democracy, and national security. Eighty per cent of Australians are calling for action. The Communications Legislation Amendment...

New law mandates proactive safety measures by tech companies

The Albanese Government is committed to protecting Australians through world-leading online safety laws. As part of this effort, it will legislate a Digital Duty of...

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...