Category: Government

Public feedback drives the 2024 Telecommunications Review

The 2024 Regional Telecommunications Review has received a record number of submissions. Australians from across the country have shared their views on telecommunications services in...

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...

Inclusive news in action: Communication impact of the Auslan90 pilot

The Albanese Labor Government is strengthening its commitment to inclusion and accessibility by launching a new pilot program in collaboration with Deaf Connect and SBS....

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...

Game rules strengthen parental control and communication on gambling features

Video games featuring simulated gambling and similar content now face new mandatory minimum classifications, following reforms introduced by the Albanese Government with unanimous backing from...

New tech fleet to keep communities connected after natural disasters

The NSW Government is rolling out a $5 million fleet of new technologies to help communities affected by bushfires, floods, or severe weather stay connected...

Enhancing farm connectivity: Minns Government expands Farms of the Future Program

The Minns Government is expanding its $33 million Farms of the Future Agtech program to 2028. The goal is to help farmers across NSW boost...

NSW pushes for transparency in councillor governance

The NSW Government plans major reforms to overhaul the Code of Conduct for elected councillors. These reforms aim to simplify the current system, addressing its...

Improving telecommunications: Government’s next steps

Michelle Rowland, Australia’s Minister for Communications, recently addressed key issues facing regional, rural, and remote communities in Australia. Her insights underscore the urgency and complexity...

Enhancing digital safety: Federal government’s new prevention framework

The Federal Government has released a new Scams Prevention Framework for public consultation, aiming to enhance digital safety across Australia. This framework takes an economy-wide...

NSW’s new initiative enhances accessibility for important information

The Minns Labor Government is improving access to essential information with a new ‘Easy Read’ format. It covers topics ranging from emergency preparedness to applying...

Australian government introduces bill to tackle disinformation on social media

The Albanese Government will introduce new legislation to Parliament, giving the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) expanded powers. This aims to hold digital platforms...

Legislating digital integrity: Communication and privacy in the age of deepfakes

The Albanese Labour Government recently passed the Criminal Code Amendment Bill 2024. This legislation, the Deepfake Sexual Material, targets non-consensual sexually explicit deepfakes by introducing...

Albanese Government push for age restrictions on social media

The Albanese Labor Government plans to introduce new legislation this year to establish a minimum age requirement for accessing social media and similar digital platforms....

Albanese Government boosts Triple Zero reliability with new measures

The Albanese Government has introduced changes to enhance the Triple Zero service. These reforms come in response to the November 2023 Optus outage, which left...

Digital literacy for all: How Tech Savvy Seniors is transforming lives across NSW

The NSW Government’s “Tech Savvy Seniors” initiative is an important program that aims to equip seniors with the necessary digital literacy skills to safely navigate...

A smarter way to connect: Services Australia’s online booking rollout

In a media release, Bill Shorten MP, Minister for Government Services and the National Disability Insurance Scheme, is urging Australians to skip the queues at...

Albanese government delivers high-speed fibre to WA communities

The Albanese Government has enabled more than 500,000 homes and businesses in Western Australia to upgrade to a world-class full fibre NBN broadband connection. The...

Balancing connectivity and environmental health: Radio wave study insights

Radio waves play a crucial role in our daily lives, enabling technologies such as mobile phones, TV broadcasts, smart meters, and satellite operations. They drive...