Author: Comms Room Staff

Generative AI and PR: A communication revolution with cautionary lessons

The public relations (PR) industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation as a result of generative AI. Muck Rack’s third State of AI in PR report...

What the TikTok ban means for data privacy and national security worldwide

The recent TikTok ban in the United States has reignited critical conversations about data privacy and national security worldwide. The brief disappearance of TikTok from...

Long-term appointments to bolster screen education and research

The Albanese Labor Government has reappointed Dr Nell Greenwood as Director and Ms Debra Richards as Member of the AFTRS Council. The Australian Film, Television...

How authenticity boosts engagement on social media in 2025

Authenticity has become the foundation of effective social media strategies in 2025. People are looking for real connections over perfectly curated material as they become...

Clearer focus on public safety and community protections in communications

The Albanese Government has issued a new Statement of Expectations for the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). It emphasises the importance of ACMA’s regulatory...

AI in communication: Bridging innovation, marketing, and audience engagement

Artificial intelligence is rapidly altering the way that brands connect with their audiences both on social media and in marketing. At CES 2025, leaders in...

Improved mobile connectivity to enhance safety and emergency response efforts

The Albanese Government is enhancing mobile connectivity and resilience in disaster-prone areas. Round 8 of the Mobile Black Spot Program (MBSP) offers $55 million in...

Four-fold rise in participation highlights regional connectivity concerns

The Albanese Government has welcomed the 2024 report from the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee (RTIRC), which provides recommendations to improve connectivity in regional, rural,...

Longtime advocate for multiculturalism takes key role on SBS Board

Dr Nicholas Pappas AM has been appointed by the Albanese Government as a non-executive Director of the SBS Board for a five-year term. Dr Pappas...

Boosting First Nations connectivity with community Wi-Fi initiatives

The Albanese Government’s $20 million program is providing free community-wide Wi-Fi to 15 remote First Nations communities, enhancing connectivity and bridging the digital divide. The...

Regulatory action highlights importance of Triple Zero reliability

ACCAN has praised the regulatory action taken against Telstra for its major Triple Zero failures earlier this year. The organisation is also advocating for an...

NBN consumer advocacy expanded with $2.56M government grant

A $2.56 million Australian Government grant to ACCAN will give consumers a voice in shaping how the NBN better serves communities nationwide. As the peak...

Government initiatives to ensure fairer telco services

The Albanese Government is providing additional funding to ACCAN, supporting its advocacy for telco consumers as part of the 2024-25 Budget commitment. As the peak...

$83 million lost to phone scams: Australia and UK step up cooperation

Australia and the United Kingdom have signed a new agreement between their communications regulators to jointly tackle phone scams, spam, and unsolicited calls. The Australian...

Mandatory SMS Sender ID Register: Strengthening communication trust

Australians frustrated by fake, deceptive, and harmful text message scams will benefit as the SMS Sender ID Register becomes mandatory. ACCAN, Australia’s peak communications consumer...

Television access prioritised for remote Australian communities

The Albanese Government has delivered legislation that enables continued access to television broadcasting services in remote and regional Australia. The Communications Legislation Amendment (Regional Broadcasting...

New leadership for the Classification Board: Steven Thomson takes the helm

The Albanese Government has appointed Steven Thomson as Director of the Classification Board and reappointed Hellen Perko as a full-time member, both for two-year terms....

Government investment transforms broadband communication in Queensland

Over 800,000 homes and businesses in Queensland can now upgrade to world-class full-fibre NBN broadband. This upgrade has been made possible through investment from the...

eSafety exposes communication risks in tech-enabled coercive control

New research from eSafety reveals that nearly a quarter of Australians believe it’s reasonable to have access to a partner’s device codes. Additionally, over 1...

ACCAN highlights unresolved telco complaints in TIO report

ACCAN has welcomed the release of data from the Telecommunications Industry Ombudsman, praising its transparency. The report highlights a slight year-on-year rise in complaints and...