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 in relation to 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
Internet
The Government has released a roadmap for action in response to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s Digital...
Online Safety
Have your say on proposed changes to Australia’s online safety framework, designed to keep Australians safe online.
Accesshub
Important information for users of Voice Relay (previously Speak and Listen) and NRS Captions
Internet
Every year around 195,000 new proprieties are built in Australia. The Australian Government has in place arrangements so people...
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.