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
Television
The Government has announced a $10 million boost to ensure regional Australians can access the Viewer Access Satellite...
Television
More than $4 million has been awarded to universities and publishers across Australia in an effort to drive quality public...
Internet
The Government has announced a new $17 million package to help protect Australian children online.
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 Government is consulting on Part B of the Consumer Safeguards Review. Part B will consider existing reliability measures and make proposals to improve outcomes for consumers.