We are the Australian Government’s lead advisor on communications and the arts. We work to promote innovative cultural and communications sectors through policy advice, program implementation and service delivery to the benefit of all Australians.
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Australian and Children’s Screen Content Review
The Government is undertaking a review to determine if existing support and regulatory measures remain fit for purpose in the digital era.
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
The Government will introduce a comprehensive package of reforms that will support Australia’s broadcast sector.
Spectrum
Consultations are now open for the biggest reforms to Australia's spectrum management in over 25 years.
Internet
Existing criminal laws have led to the conviction of ‘revenge porn’ perpetrators in the past, so why are civil penalties...
General
Broadcasting, Australian content and funding for Australia’s national cultural institutions key features of our portfolio’s...
Dept. Communications
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Communications and Arts Minister
Meet the Communications and Arts Minister, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
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Regional Communications Minister
Meet the Minister for Regional Communications, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash
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2017–18 Budget—Communications and the Arts Portfolio
Information relating to the Communications and the Arts Portfolio Budget for 2017–18.
The Australian Government is seeking your feedback on prohibiting the non-consensual sharing of intimate images, and implementing civil penalties to deter persons and content hosts who share intimate images or videos of another person without their consent.