Category: Innovation

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...

Telcos to prioritise customer updates during major outages

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has introduced new rules for the telecommunications industry. These rules require companies to prioritise customer communications during major...

One year later: how the Optus outage shaped emergency and customer communications

One year after the nationwide Optus outage, the Albanese Government has made significant strides in enhancing telecommunications network resilience. Improvements include better complaints handling and...

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...

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...

Study highlights GenAI’s role in supporting critical thinking in education

A new study by Monash University learning analytics researchers outlines essential considerations for developing generative AI (GenAI) educational tools. These guidelines aim to ensure that...

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...

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...

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...