Find dedicated resources for members of the media including our media enquiry contact details, video case studies and our media releases.

Media enquiries

Members of the media only

Media outlets can contact the media team via email: media [at] communications.gov.au

Telephone: 02 6271 1777 (international +61 2 6271 1777)

Members of the public can contact us through our switchboard at +61 2 6271 1000  

General enquiries can also be lodged through our Contact form.

Communications and Arts Minister

Media releases from the Communications and Arts Minister, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
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Regional Communications Minister

Media releases from the Minister for Regional Communications, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash
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Fact Sheets

Online gambling

Learn about the proposed new protections for consumers against illegal gambling services.

Media Reform

The Government has announced the most significant reforms to Australian media regulation in a generation to help support the viability of local organisations as they face increasing global competition.

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CommsCast

The podcast explores the latest issues across our portfolio and broader communications sector from emerging technologies, key policy areas and program delivery issues.
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