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
Internet
The Government is reforming the telecommunications market to promote competition and improve access to broadband services for...
Television
The Government will introduce a comprehensive package of reforms that will support Australia’s broadcast sector.
Internet
New laws passed today will allow the Children’s eSafety Commissioner to take responsibility for the online safety of all...
Copyright
Bill to improve access to copyright material for disability, education, library and archive sectors passed by Parliament.
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.
We are seeking stakeholder feedback on the development of new legislation to help modernise Australia’s spectrum management framework.