The Federal election was called on 28 March 2025. As this website is hosted by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, the site will only be updated with material in line with the Caretaker Conventions. Please note that the content of this site relates to the Australian Government’s existing policy.

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Publications

Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network report: The rollout of the National Broadband Network: 1st Report of the 45th Parliament

Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network report.

Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation

The USO is a long-standing safeguard that ensures all Australians have access to a voice only Standard Telephone Service (STS) and payphones.

Terms of reference—5G working group

The working group provides the platform for an ongoing strategic dialogue on 5G and will work to ensure that sectoral regulatory frameworks are appropriate to enable industry to take advantage of 5G

5G working group members

Members include Government and industry representatives. Additional subject matter experts will be invited to participate as appropriate.

Amending the anti-siphoning scheme

Amending the anti-siphoning scheme (257.41 KB)
Amending the anti-siphoning scheme (752.33 KB)
As part of landmark reforms to the broadcasting sector, the Government has amended the anti-siphoning scheme to remove outdated and redundant provisions and streamline the anti-siphoning list.

Australian and Children’s Screen Content Review

Screen content that is produced under Australian creative control reflects and shapes our national identity, character and cultural diversity and sparks important discussion and debate.

Gambling advertising

Gambling advertising (180.66 KB)
Gambling advertising (749.6 KB)
Further restrictions will be introduced on gambling advertising during live sports programs during children's hours on commercial and subscription broadcasters, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), and online platforms.

Broadcasting—moving to more efficient broadcasting fees

Australia’s commercial broadcasting sector provides Australian audiences with free access to iconic cultural and sporting events, news, current affairs and high quality entertainment. The sector plays an important role in reflecting and informing Australian cultural life.

Regional and Small Publishers Cadetship Program

Support to regional and small publishers through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package includes:

Regional and Small Publishers Innovation Fund

Support to regional and small publishers is provided through the $60 million Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package. This Package includes: