Our role is to provide an environment in which all Australians can access and benefit from communications services, creative experiences and culture.
Learn more about what we do
Advances in technology have improved the range of accessible services for people who are deaf, hard of hearing and/or have a speech impairment.
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.
We are responsible for managing the Copyright Act 1968 and Circuit Layouts Act 1989. We also develop Australian copyright policy and represent Australia’s interests for international copyright issues.
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
Classification
Submissions on the future design of Australia’s classification regulation are due by 19 February 2020.
Internet
The Digital Technology Hub will support regional users of telco services to make the most of the tech available in their areas.
Accesshub
Find out how to make calls on the go with Video Relay.
Phone
Find out about your communications options in an emergency.
2019–20 Portfolio Budget Statements—Communications and the Arts Portfolio
Information relating to the Communications and the Arts Portfolio Budget for 2019–20.
Key People
Meet the Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts Minister, The Hon Paul Fletcher MP.
Meet the Regional Services, Decentralisation and Local Government Minister, The Hon Mark Coulton MP.
Meet the Secretary of the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications, Mr Simon Atkinson.
We are seeking feedback on the design and implementation of an online Digital Technology Hub