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Senator Conroy is the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Leader of the Government in the Senate and Minister Assisting the Prime Minister on Digital Productivity.

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Latest media releases

  • 26 May 2013

    Betting Odds Advertising Banned during the Broadcast of Live Sports Matches

    All promotions of odds by gambling companies and commentators will be banned during the broadcast of live sports matches, under new rules. The Gillard Government has demanded that Australia’s broadcasters amend their broadcasting codes to ensure a reduction in the promotion and advertising of gambling during sport.

  • 24 May 2013

    NBN rollout supporting local jobs and manufacturing in Victoria

    The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, has today officially opened a new section of a manufacturing facility in Clayton, Victoria, which is helping to create 400 jobs as it supports the rollout of the National Broadband Network (NBN).

  • 23 May 2013

    Digital Business Kits to help small businesses benefit from the NBN

    The Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today announced that the Government will provide $5 million to develop sector-specific Digital Business Kits to help small to medium sized enterprises take advantage of the National Broadband Network.

From the Minister

Betting Odds Advertising Banned during the Broadcast of Live Sports Matches

All promotions of odds by gambling companies and commentators will be banned during the broadcast of live sports matches, under new rules. The Gillard Government has demanded that Australia’s broadcasters amend their broadcasting codes to ensure a reduction in the promotion and advertising of gambling during sport.

Posted on 26 May 2013

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