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.
The Government is improving mobile coverage and competition across regional and remote Australia.
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
Today, the Government welcomed Telstra’s 100th Queensland base station thanks to the Mobile Black Spot Program.
Arts
The 2018 Prime Minister’s Literary Awards shortlists have been announced.
Phone
Mobile Network Operators and Infrastructure Providers are encouraged to submit applications for funding to deliver new and...
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 Services, Sport, Local Government and Decentralisation Minister, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie.
Meet the Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, Mr Mike Mrdak AO.
The Australian Government is seeking comments on the remaking of the Telecommunications (Arbitration) Regulations 1997. The Regulations are due to sunset in April 2019.