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
Accesshub
Find out how to make calls on the go with Video Relay.
Phone
Find out about your communications options in an emergency.
Classification
We are updating Australia’s classification framework for today’s digital media environment.
Copyright
Our latest research shows the consumption of online content continues to grow and online copyright infringement continues to...
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 Communications and the Arts, Mr Mike Mrdak AO.
The Government is seeking comments on proposals for a new Online Safety Act.