Category: Communication

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Perception of corruption calls for improved transparency in Victoria

The Independent Broad-based Anti-corruption Commission (IBAC) has released the findings of its latest ‘perceptions of corruption’ surveys. The results show a widespread belief that corruption...

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...

Collaborative communication shaping NSW wellbeing framework

The Minns Labor Government has moved closer to including the Performance & Wellbeing Framework in the NSW Budget. This progress follows a consultation with key...

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,...

Improving communication and safety in online dating

The Albanese Government has collaborated with the dating industry to create an online dating industry code. They developed a first-of-its-kind rulebook in Australia to protect...