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Albanese Government invests in reliable mobile coverage along key Victorian roads

The Albanese Government has announced $8 million in funding to improve mobile coverage along highways and major roads in regional Victoria. This initiative will benefit...

Social media, communication, and ‘brain rot’: Unpacking the claims behind digital overload

Extended periods of consuming digital content are often thought to contribute to mental fog and diminished focus. However, two UNSW psychologists have found little evidence...

Improved mobile connectivity boosts communication resilience in Torquay

Locals and visitors to Torquay will benefit from enhanced safety, connectivity, and information access. These improvements come through mobile connectivity and resilience upgrades under the...

Government reviews online safety framework to strengthen protection

The Albanese Government welcomes the final report from the independent statutory review of the Online Safety Act 2021. The comprehensive review considered the current provisions...

Rise in bank impersonation scams highlights need for customer vigilance

Scammers are on the rise, posing as bank representatives through calls, emails, or messages to steal people’s money. The scammers ask you for personal or...

Addressing bias and fairness: AI’s impact on legal decision-making

Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming embedded in the legal framework, presenting substantial opportunities and challenges for Australia’s public sector. AI technology evolves and significantly impacts...

Albanese Government explores LEOSats to improve regional mobile connectivity

The Albanese Government has announced a trial of fixed voice services by Scyne Advisory. This trial will also assess the performance of Low Earth Orbit...

South Australia’s digital safety initiative targets youth engagement with social platforms

Premier Peter Malinauskas is leading the South Australian government in proposing a bill to regulate children’s engagement with social media platforms. This proposed legislation aims...

Improving connectivity in regional Australia through mobile coverage audit

Australia’s posties are assisting in gathering data for the Albanese Government’s National Audit of Mobile Coverage. This effort aims to better identify mobile blackspots and...

Strengthening translating and interpreting services in NSW with $7.5 million investment

The Minns Labor Government is investing $7.5 million into Multilingual NSW. This initiative will establish the new Multilingual NSW Academy for translators and interpreters, aiming...

Securing Australia’s digital future: Awareness and action

In October 2024, Australia will observe Cyber Security Awareness Month (CSAM), a national initiative to improve cybersecurity practices for individuals and organisations. This year’s theme,...

Ensuring privacy and safety for domestic violence survivors

The Albanese Government has made an important move to strengthen protections for telecommunications customers facing domestic and family violence. It aims to ensure they can...

Strengthening online safety with an innovative digital tool

Child rights organisation ChildFund Australia is partnering with The Girls and Boys Brigade to launch the Swipe Safe app, an innovative online safety tool that...

Federal initiative connects students with essential online learning resources

The School Student Broadband Initiative, led by the National Broadband Network, is a Federal Government program providing eligible students with free home internet. This initiative,...

Albanese government explores prominence framework for digital radio services

The Albanese Government continues its push to modernise media regulations, releasing a proposals paper on a new prominence framework for radio. The consultation seeks input...

Increasing voter participation in Victoria through inclusivity

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) engages underrepresented communities through its Democracy Ambassador program. This initiative targets groups historically sidelined in the electoral process, aiming to...

Navigating the challenges of AI integration in healthcare

A new UK study reveals that 20 per cent of general practitioners are now using artificial intelligence in clinical diagnosis and treatment, as well as...

Privacy breaches and public trust: New legislation enhances cybersecurity communication

The Albanese Government has introduced the Privacy and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, marking a key milestone in Australia’s privacy laws. This bill addresses the...

Regulatory focus on multimodal AI expands in latest publication

The Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) has published a new working paper on multimodal foundation models (MFMs) in generative artificial intelligence. These models, which can...

Government program to strengthen leadership in digital project delivery

The Australian Government is focusing on strengthening leadership in digital project delivery by launching a new training program for Senior Responsible Officials (SROs) managing digital...