Category: Government

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...