Historic media reforms pass Parliament
16 October 2017 The biggest reform to Australian media laws in nearly three decades will now become law after the Turnbull Government’s comprehensive package of legislation achieved final passage through…
New portal tackles the non-consensual sharing of intimate images
15 October 2017 The Turnbull Government has welcomed the eSafety Commissioner’s announcement today about the delivery of the pilot for a new national portal for reporting instances of non-consensual sharing…
2GB Sydney Live with Ben Fordham
2GB Sydney Live with Ben Fordham 13 October 2017 4:35pm E & OE FORDHAM: The ABC and SBS have been given a deadline to declare the salaries of their highest…
Speech to the Committee for Economic Development of Australia (CEDA) lunch.
Towards the first fully connected continent: transforming Australia’s telecommunications. The Sofitel Melbourne 12 October 2017 FIFIELD: Well, thanks very much Melinda. Congratulations to you on this latest tour of…
Turnbull Government to convene 5G working group
12 October 2017 The Turnbull Government today released a 5G directions paper and will convene a working group to drive the deployment of 5G mobile technology in Australia. While Australians…
ABC Mornings Brisbane with Steve Austin
ABC Mornings Brisbane with Steve Austin Parliament House Canberra 11 October 2017 8:35am (AEST) E & OE AUSTIN: Yesterday we put in a call to the Federal Communications…
Kenya believe it? Why NBN critics aren’t connected to reality
Published: 10 October 2017 Author: Mitch Fifield Publication: Australian Financial Review, page 22. Kenya believe it? Why NBN aren’t connected to reality MITCH FIFIELD Clickbait headlines like “NBN slower…
Shrill attacks on ABC adjustments are hysterical, unhinged
Published: 9 October 2017 Author: Mitch Fifield Publication: The Australian, page 12. Shrill attacks on the ABC adjustments are hysterical, unhinged Timely housekeeping at the broadcaster should be welcomed as essential MITCH…
ABC Mornings with Geoff Hutchison
ABC Mornings with Geoff Hutchison ABC Studio Perth 5 October 2017 8:35am E & OE HUTCHISON: Mitch Fifield is in town connecting with locals over their NBN experiences.…
Classification Review Board appointments
6 October 2017 The Turnbull Government has appointed a new Convenor, Deputy Convenor and three members to the Classification Review Board. Ms Fiona Jolly has been appointed as Convenor until…