Category: News

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....

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....

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...

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...

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...

ACCC’s Measuring Broadband Report reveals enhanced speeds

Some NBN Co Fixed Wireless Plus plan customers have seen a notable boost in broadband speeds over the past six months, according to the ACCC’s...

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...

Communicating the digital risks: A documentary on online child safety

Over 80% of Australian children use technology at home. However, research by the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation (ACCCE) shows that only half of...

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...

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...

AI in high-risk settings: How regulatory guardrails shape trust and communication

The Albanese Government is enhancing AI safety in Australia with two key announcements made on 5 September 2024. Last year, the government consulted with the...

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....

Medical authorities urged to act as 3G shutdown threatens critical devices

Medical authorities must act swiftly to inform up to 200,000 medical implant recipients of the health risks posed by the upcoming 3G network shutdown. Devices...