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.

COVID-19 aviation support

Regional Airline Network Support (RANS) program

The Regional Airline Network Support program provided support to airlines to maintain a basic level of connectivity across their network of regional routes during COVID-19 from 28 March 2020 to 30 June 2022. The RANS program supported critical air services connecting regional Australia to freight, medical testing, supplies and essential personnel.

National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty the Queen Thursday, 22 September 2022 on Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands

Number: A13/2022

Date: 14 September 2022

Thursday, 22 September 2022 will be a Public Holiday in the Indian Ocean Territories for the National Day of Mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

This is a one-off national public holiday to allow people to pay their respects and commemorate Her Majesty’s remarkable life and dedication to service. It will coincide with a national memorial service for the Queen at Parliament House in Canberra.

Guidance note—Specialist and Enthusiast Vehicles Register—policy position on when a vehicle is genuinely available to consumers in Australia

This guidance note outlines the department's policy posit

Internet

The Internet plays an important role in how people learn, communicate, do business and go about their daily lives. We advise the Australian Government about all Australians having access to high-quality, reliable and affordable Internet services.

Rules for carriers and service providers

A carrier needs a licence from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to operate facilities if they are used to supply telecommunications services to the public.

Aviation White Paper

The Aviation White Paper sets out the Australian Government’s vision for Australia’s aviation sector towards 2050 to ensure it remains safe, competitive, productive and sustainable.

Telecommunications (Carrier Licence Conditions) Amendment (Networks supplying Superfast Carriage Services to Residential Customers) Instrument 2022

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Update on Phase 2

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