Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates from the Australian Government.

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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.

We have developed consumer safeguards so phone companies supply reliable phone services. We also have rules to protect the needs of people with disabilities and people with life-threatening medical...

Interactive Gambling

Interactive gambling consists of gambling activities which take place on broadcasting, datacasting and online platforms. We develop policy and regulations for interactive gambling services.

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.

International involvement

We promote and support Australia’s domestic agenda and communications priorities at an international level....

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...

Information Publication Scheme

Information about the department’s Information Publication Scheme.

Voicing your concern

Find out where to raise an issue about advertising, domain names, media or illegal content.

Support for online safety

The Australian Government has a range of measures in place to support online safety.

Digital TV

Australia has achieved a historic switchover from analog to digital-only free-to-air TV transmissions. Everyone can now enjoy high quality television services anywhere in Australia.

Departmental grants

We produce a list of all grants approved in each portfolio or agency, including the value of the grant, recipient of the grant and the program from which the grant was made.

Freedom of information

You can apply to access our documents under the Freedom of Information Act 1982.

Freedom of Information disclosure log

We publish a disclosure log on our website to meet the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 section 11C. The disclosure log lists information that has been released in response to an...

Contact the NRS Helpdesk

The NRS has a Helpdesk to support users of the service.

Emergency calls (000)

Emergency services can be contacted through the NRS in life threatening or time critical situations.

Ministerial statement

In December last year the Morrison Government announced it would commence a staged approach to reform media regulation towards an end state of a platform-neutral regulatory framework, covering both...

Classification Review extended due to COVID-19

The reporting date for the review of classification regulation has been extended to 31 May 2020.

Relief for Australian media during COVID-19—Frequently asked questions

The Government has announced a package of measures to sustain Australian media businesses as they do their vital work of keeping the community informed during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Media sector response

The Government recognises the important role media organisations play in providing the Australian community with timely and accurate news and information, particularly during times of national and...