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.
What to do to prepare for and connect to the NBN, and how to get assistance.
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
Classification
A new website for Australian classification has been launched today, helping parents and the community to quickly and easily...
Accesshub
Transition to the new provider of the National Relay Service (NRS).
Spectrum
Spectrum in the 26 GHz band will be re-allocated to support the rollout of 5G services.
Accesshub
From 1 February 2020, the National Relay Service (NRS) will no longer support the CapTel handset.
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 feedback on the design of the new Regional Connectivity Program.