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

12 Jan 2021

National Relay Service user registration opens soon

If you use the National Relay Service (NRS), you will soon need to register to continue to use the service to make and receive calls.
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24 Dec 2020

The Minister has made a designation notice for the 3.4 GHz spectrum band.

On Thursday 10 December, the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP made a notice designating parts of the 3.4 GHz band for spectrum licensing.
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23 Dec 2020

Consultation on a Bill for a new Online Safety Act

Consultation has begun on the Government’s proposed Online Safety Bill.
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22 Dec 2020

Thinking 5G for Christmas?

The science about its safety is clear.

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22 Dec 2020

Applications now open for Round 5A of the Mobile Black Spot Program

Mobile Network Operators and Mobile Network Infrastructure Providers are encouraged to submit applications for funding to deliver new and improved mobile coverage across regional and remote Australia.
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22 Dec 2020

Australians demonstrate strong appetite for data

Analysis shows Australians are consuming more data over fixed broadband services over time.

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21 Dec 2020

Progress in Australian Regions Dashboard shows how regions are performing

The new Progress in Australian Regions Dashboard helps answer the question of how our regions are progressing, by tracking the trends of regions over time.

The new Progress in Australian Regions Dashboard has been released on the Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research website
18 Dec 2020

Digital focus on agriculture and health

Encouraging the adoption of new technologies in agriculture and health is a priority for the Australian Broadband Advisory Council.
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16 Dec 2020

Advanced Mobile Location

Advanced Mobile Location has been deployed in Australia
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11 Dec 2020

Australia embraces high-speed broadband

Analysis shows Australians are taking up higher speed broadband plans.
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