Category: Innovation

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...

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...

Albanese government explores prominence framework for digital radio services

The Albanese Government continues its push to modernise media regulations, releasing a proposals paper on a new prominence framework for radio. The consultation seeks input...

NSW Government invests in literacy and numeracy for workforce readiness

The NSW Government has launched its Adult and Community Education Strategy to provide essential training in language, literacy, numeracy, and digital skills. This strategy aims...

Increasing voter participation in Victoria through inclusivity

The Victorian Electoral Commission (VEC) engages underrepresented communities through its Democracy Ambassador program. This initiative targets groups historically sidelined in the electoral process, aiming to...

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...

Aussie TV hits the islands: Expanding access to Australian content in the Pacific

Australia is further expanding its presence in the Pacific, with the Australian Government announcing the extension of the PacificAus TV initiative to two additional nations....

Regulatory focus on multimodal AI expands in latest publication

The Digital Platform Regulators Forum (DP-REG) has published a new working paper on multimodal foundation models (MFMs) in generative artificial intelligence. These models, which can...

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...

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...

Report shows LEO satellites could boost connectivity in remote industries

A new report from the Albanese Government highlights the potential of Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites. It describes how they could improve connectivity and productivity...

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...

Education with AI: Teacher communication and efficiency improved

All NSW public school teachers will soon have access to a generative AI app developed by the Department of Education. This decision follows feedback from...