eSafety office to help all Australians online
9 February 2017 The Turnbull Government today introduced new legislation to enhance online safety for all Australians. The Enhancing Online Safety for Children Amendment Bill will rename the Office…
nbn speeds towards completion in 2020
JOINT RELEASE SENATOR HON MATHIAS CORMANN MINISTER FOR FINANCE NBN Co Limited’s (nbn) 2017 half-yearly results released today showcase the company’s strong performance in rolling out the network and connecting…
Fire of Australia opal secured for South Australia
20 January 2017 The Turnbull Government has announced $455,000 for the South Australian Museum to acquire the rare Fire of Australia opal, through the National Cultural Heritage Account. The funding…
Landmark media reforms pass the lower house
30 November 2016 The Turnbull Government’s media reform legislation today passed through the House of Representatives, the next step towards modernising Australia’s media industry and securing its future. These reforms…
Vale James Fairfax AC
12 January 2017 I extend my condolences to the family, friends and colleagues of James Fairfax AC, the former chairman of media group, John Fairfax Ltd who passed away yesterday.…
Aquaman blockbuster to be filmed in Australia
JOINT MEDIA STATEMENT HON SCOTT MORRISON TREASURER OF AUSTRALIA The Turnbull Government has announced $22 million to secure Australia as the filming location for the blockbuster feature film Aquaman, the…
Minister announces latest steps in 700 MHz ‘digital dividend’ spectrum auction
14 December 2016 The Turnbull Government today announced the latest steps in the upcoming auction of 700 MHz ‘digital dividend’ spectrum, confirming the reserve price and competition limits for the…
Process commences to appoint new ABC Chairperson
14 December 2016 The Turnbull Government has requested the Independent Nomination Panel for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) conduct a selection process to appoint a new Chairperson to the ABC…
Regulatory reforms to strengthen the delivery of superfast broadband
JOINT RELEASE SENATOR THE HON FIONA NASH MINISTER FOR REGIONAL COMMUNICATIONS 12 December 2016 The Coalition Government today released draft legislation to strengthen the provision of superfast broadband infrastructure for public…
Additional time for community television broadcasters to complete online transition
13 December 2016 The Turnbull Government has announced community television broadcasters will have an additional six months to transition their services to an online-only platform with an extension to their…