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Consumer protection

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...

Digital dividend spectrum

Australia’s 'digital dividend' is the spectrum that was freed up for new uses by the switch from analogue to digital television.

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.

Health research about electromagnetic energy

Published 5th Dec 2019

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Electromagnetic energy (EME) is used to send and receive voice, data and video information. Travelling in the form of electromagnetic waves, EME is also known as electromagnetic radiation or...

Thank you for your support during the transition to the new NRS provider

5 December 2019

The transition to a new provider for the National Relay Service (NRS) has been a significant undertaking. We would like to thank all NRS users and...

5G mobile networks

Published 5th Dec 2019

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5G is the next generation of mobile network technology and is expected to provide improved: downloads—speeds many times faster than 4G technology, latency—sending and receiving information from...

Safety of mobile phone networks

Published 5th Dec 2019

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Mobile phones and other wireless devices are an essential part of the daily work and home lives of all Australians, so it's important for the Australian Government to regulate the industry. The...

Review of Telecommunications Infrastructure in New Developments (TIND) policy

22 November 2019

Every year around 195,000 new proprieties are built in Australia. The Australian Government has in place arrangements so people moving into new...

Get eSmart! Keeping communities safe online

3 September 2019

With one in five Australian children reporting being cyber bullied, learning how to be cyber safe has never been more important.

Keeping our kids safe online

11 February 2019

The Government is investing $10 million on a new program to deliver practical online safety training for young Australians.

Start the chat about online safety

15 March 2019

The Australian Government has launched the National Online Safety Awareness campaign to help Australian parents ‘start the chat’ about online...

Stay Smart Online Week 2019

9 October 2019

Reverse the threat of cybercrime with a few simple steps to protect yourself

Online safety reforms

11 December 2019

Have your say on proposed changes to Australia’s online safety framework, designed to keep Australians safe online.

Online Safety Charter

Published 11th Dec 2019

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The Government’s Online Safety Charter sets out the Government’s expectations for industry to protect Australians from harmful online experiences. Technology firms and digital platforms have a...

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.

NRS—A call through the National Relay Service

Published 11th Dec 2019

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If you work in a contact centre or as a receptionist, you may occasionally receive calls from your customers through the National Relay Service (NRS). The NRS is an Australian Government initiative...