Stay up-to-date on the latest developments in the infrastructure, transport and communications sectors.

11 May 2021

Budget 2021-22

Australia’s communications, media and arts sectors are set to get a boost as part of the 2021-22 Federal Budget.

Budget 2021-22
27 Apr 2021

850/900 MHz Auction Allocation Limits Exposure Draft

The Government is seeking feedback on an exposure draft of an allocation limits direction for the 850/900 MHz spectrum auction.

Data tower in the blue sky with a grid around it.
19 Apr 2021

NRS user registration is here

All users must now be registered to make and receive calls through the National Relay Service (NRS).
Young man wearing hearing aid working on a laptop that is open on his lap next to a young woman who is looking at the laptop and holding a phone.
19 Apr 2021

NRS user registration is here—Auslan news for Video Relay users

From today (Tuesday 20 April 2021) all users must now be registered to make and receive calls through the National Relay Service (NRS). Here is some news in Auslan for Video Relay users.
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16 Apr 2021

Improving connectivity in regional Australia

More than 80 projects funded under the Regional Connectivity Program will provide people in Regional Australia access to improved broadband services and data delivering fast, affordable and reliable connectivity.

Power lines along the side of a country dirt road.
06 Apr 2021

Scientists confirm radio waves from 5G are safe

Two new scientific reviews from Australian researchers have found no evidence of adverse health effect from radio waves used in 5G.
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01 Apr 2021

Travel tips: How to stay connected these holidays

Follow these steps to stay connected even if communication networks go down while travelling.
Man standing at the end of a van looking over a beach and talking on a mobile phone.
29 Mar 2021

Australia adopts new radio waves safety standard

Australia is leading the way in new safety standards for radio waves and wireless communications, including Wi-Fi and 5G.
Woman sitting in front of laptop and looking at a mobile device in her hand.
18 Mar 2021

Current anti-siphoning list to continue to 2023

The current anti-siphoning list is set to remain in effect until April 2023 following a decision by the Australian Government to defer sunsetting of the list, which was set to occur in April this year.
Sporting arena (stadium) packed with spectators.
01 Mar 2021

Have you registered yet?

If you are an NRS user and want to continue to use the service without interruption, you need to register before 20 April 2021.
Woman wearing hearing aid watching the screen on her laptop while typing on the key board outdoors. Text reads: National Relay Service REGISTER NOW communications.gov.au/accesshub/nrs.