Category: News

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...

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...

Enhancing connections for Autistic women through community programs

The Albanese Labor Government continues to support inclusion and belonging for Autistic Australians, committing $359,000 to Autism QLD. The funding will support the establishment of...

Government strengthens ABC leadership with new appointment

The Albanese Government has appointed Katrina Sedgwick OAM as a non-executive Director to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board for a five-year term. With extensive...

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...

Navigating the challenges of AI integration in healthcare

A new UK study reveals that 20 per cent of general practitioners are now using artificial intelligence in clinical diagnosis and treatment, as well as...

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...