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Policy

We provide government with the best options and policy advice on issues relating to communications and the arts, including on the delivery of services to regional Australia. Our advice is evidence...

Emergency calls

Triple Zero (000) is the number most Australians will use to call the police, fire or ambulance in an emergency.

ACMA Review—final report

The final report on the Review of the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA).

The Commonwealth of Australia owns copyright of everything we have created all websites owned and administered by the Department of Communications and the Arts. This includes text, images, software...

Campaign Certification

Australian Government agencies conducting information and advertising campaigns must comply with relevant policies and processes issued by the Cabinet Secretary or the Minister for Finance or the...

Public Interest Disclosure

The Public Interest Disclosure Act 2013 promotes accountability and integrity in the Australian Public Service.

Have Your Say

We value what you have to say, so we’ve made it easy for you to tell us what you think. You can leave comments, share via social networks or join in formal consultation processes.

Tenders

We buy goods and services from outside the department. The way we do this is set by the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.

Regional and Small Publishers Jobs and Innovation Package

The Government is investing more than $60 million in quality regional journalism.

Commercial TV

The content of commercial television programs must comply with conditions in the station’s licence, ACMA program standards, and industry codes of practice.

Funding reporting

The Department is required to publish the details of grants awarded on GrantConnect from 1 January 2018. Documents published on this page reflect grants approved up until 31 December 2017.

Regional Telecommunications Review

The Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee reviews telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia every three years.

Overseas calls and premium-rate numbers

When NRS calls are made to an overseas number or received from overseas, the numbers to use are sometimes different. You will need a suitable pre-paid calling card to make calls to overseas and...

National Relay Service call numbers

All the numbers and access points for making a relay call.

NBN Consumer Experience

New measures have been announced to provide consumers with more information and extra protections as they choose an internet plan and transition to the NBN.

Community radio

There are more than 400 licensed community radio stations in Australia. They operate under community radio licences, following the rules in the Broadcasting Services Act 1992.

Current Legislation

Australia’s online safety framework is underpinned by two key pieces of legislation, the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 and the Online Content Scheme.

Getting ready to connect to the NBN

Your current telephone and internet services will not be switched to the NBN automatically. Find out what steps you need to take to prepare for your switch to the NBN.

Spectrum For Government Use

The Australian Government is a large user of spectrum for important public service provision and continually identifies and implements efficiency improvements to the management and use of spectrum...