We foster an environment in which all Australians benefit from access to diverse communications services and artistic and cultural experiences.
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What to do to prepare for and connect to the NBN, and how to get assistance.
The Government is investing more than $60 million in small and regional publishers.
Australia will stand for re-election to the Council of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU).
Our Work
Classification of films, computer games and publications is important to the Australian Government.
Copyright provides legal protection for people who express ideas and information in certain forms.
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.
What's new
Residents in NSW and Victoria are encouraged to attend the Regional Telecommunications Review 2018 public consultations.
Internet
The 2018 Regional Telecommunications Review will hold public consultations in WA next week.
Spectrum
Competition limits have been set for the 3.6 GHz spectrum auction to promote competition in the relevant markets.
Internet
Regional Telecommunications Review 2018 public consultations to commence in Queensland.
2018–19 Budget—Communications and the Arts Portfolio
Information relating to the Communications and the Arts Portfolio Budget for 2018–19.
Key People
Meet the Communications and the Arts Minister, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
Meet the Regional Communications Minister, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie.
Meet the Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, Mr Mike Mrdak AO.
The Government is consulting on Part A of the Consumer Safeguards Review. Part A will consider the existing model for consumer redress and complaints handling and proposals to improve outcomes for consumers.