2009 - Ministerial Media Releases

22 January 2009

Expert Panel Submits Report on National Broadband Network Submissions

23 January 2009

Submissions to strengthen ABC and SBS

29 January 2009

Package to drive digital television transition

09 February 2009

Australia participates in Safer Internet Day 2009

11 February 2009

Pilot to assess technical feasibility of ISP filtering

16 February 2009

Exploring improved communications access for Australians with a disability

18 February 2009

ICT industry supports Victorian bushfire relief

19 February 2009

Livewire online community keeps young patients in touch

23 February 2009

Research to inform cyber-safety policies

23 February 2009

Rudd Government implements COAG agreement on telephone-based emergency warning systems

05 March 2009

A digital future for Australia's regions

26 February 2009

Australian Broadband Guarantee open to additional providers

02 March 2009

National Consumer Fraud Week

19 March 2009

Australia getting ready for digital TV

19 March 2009

Internet list publication grossly irresponsible

23 March 2009

Broadband to revolutionise regional trauma care

30 March 2009

Get ready for digital TV

31 March 2009

Reforms to improve consumer protection in telecommunications

01 April 2009

Board appointments restore independence to ABC and SBS

02 April 2009

Paving the way for better radiocommunications between emergency services nationwide

06 April 2009

Building towards digital television switchover

07 April 2009

Regulatory Reform for 21st Century Broadband

07 April 2009

New National Broadband Network

08 April 2009

Tasmania First To Receive Superfast Broadband

08 April 2009

Rural and regional Australia big winners from National Broadband Network

16 April 2009

Public phones for 300 remote Indigenous communities

16 April 2009

Advocate to raise consumer voice in communications sector

22 April 2009

Optus to participate in ISP filtering pilot

22 April 2009

Digital children's channel for ABC

23 April 2009

Fast-track for National Broadband Network in regional Australia

24 April 2009

Planning for Australia's spectrum future

04 May 2009

Youth to advise Government on cyber-bullying and cyber-threats

08 May 2009

TV suppliers and retailers sign-up for digital switchover

07 May 2009

Community experts join 'Get Ready for Digital TV' campaign

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Broadcasters and broadband to invigorate and strengthen Australia’s digital economy

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: More Australian stories from ABC and SBS

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Providing certainty for National ICT Australia

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Getting ready for digital TV

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Proposed expansion of the Do Not Call Register

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Funding for community broadcasting training

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Improved television transmission towers

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Government makes initial investment in National Broadband Network

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: New National Energy Efficiency Initiative

12 May 2009

Budget 2009: Rural and Regional NBN Initiative to drive broadband benefits for communities

13 May 2009

Opportunist Liberals aim to delay superfast broadband

18 May 2009

Combating misleading mobile phone practices

20 May 2009

Government empowers communications consumers

22 May 2009

More Australians enjoying digital TV

29 May 2009

New property estates to lead fibre broadband revolution

03 June 2009

Assistance for households switching to digital TV

05 June 2009

School students stay smart online

05 June 2009

Simple ways to stay smart and secure online

10 June 2009

Working with business to secure critical infrastructure

10 June 2009

Internet providers on board for e-security

12 June 2009

Regulatory reform submissions published

12 June 2009

E-security high-priority for future digital economy

15 June 2009

$60 million to drive digital services for regional, rural and remote Australia

24 June 2009

Mobile communications made more accessible

26 June 2009

Australia Post – 200 years connecting the nation

01 July 2009

Priority National Broadband Network investment for regional Australia

02 July 2009

Closing the gap: remote Indigenous internet access

03 July 2009

Views sought on legislative framework for National Broadband Network

13 July 2009

Helping keep Australian children safe online

14 July 2009

Roadmap for Australia’s digital economy future

16 July 2009

Stage 1 of the National Broadband Network rollout in Tasmania begins

20 August 2009

Government to review the anti-siphoning scheme

24 July 2009

Institute for a Broadband-Enabled Society open in Melbourne

25 July 2009

Mike Quigley appointed Executive Chairman of NBN CO

25 July 2009

Doug Campbell appointed chair of Tasmania NBNCO

25 July 2009

Smithton, Scottdale and Midway point first towns for National Broadband Network in Tasmania

27 July 2009

National ICT Careers Week an important digital economy driver

05 August 2009

Satellite phone subsidies for improved emergency communications

06 August 2009

Board appointments for National Broadband Network

06 August 2009

McKinsey-KPMG appointed Lead Advisor for National Broadband Network

13 August 2009

Outgoing Department Secretary Patricia Scott

13 August 2009

Tasmania NBN Co Limited established

14 August 2009

Adelaide blackspots to get high speed broadband

14 August 2009

Stakeholder group to advise on greenfields broadband deployment

20 August 2009

Proposals to shape Australia’s digital regions

21 August 2009

First Board Meeting for Tasmanian NBN Company

27 August 2009

Outstanding contribution from Australia Post Managing Director

28 August 2009

Australia passes key digital TV milestone

01 September 2009

Young Australians advise Government on cyber-safety

04 September 2009

Broadband enabling better chronic disease management

04 September 2009

Submissions on National Broadband Network legislative framework

10 September 2009

Online music resource for community radio

11 September 2009

Industry partners to boost Cybersmart.gov.au awareness

15 September 2009

Historic reforms to telecommunications regulation

24 September 2009

Construction of key NBN link in Tasmania

15 September 2009

150 media releases and Opposition still searching for policy

07 October 2009

Warning on unauthorised digital TV offers

14 October 2009

The right advice to get ready for digital TV

21 October 2009

Seven new locations to receive superfast broadband in Tasmania

22 October 2009

Truss clueless on regional communications

29 October 2009

Inquiry into Australia Post injury processes

29 October 2009

Legislation to strengthen independence for national broadcasters

29 October 2009

Smart grids to lead energy efficiency and renewable revolution

30 September 2009

Australia one step closer to a new energy era: SMART GRID, SMART CITY

30 October 2009

Submissions to inform sport on television review

04 November 2009

Digital pathway for Community TV

04 November 2009

Landmark forum to explore digital future

13 November 2009

Agreement to deliver improved Indigenous communications

06 November 2009

New SBS Chair appointed

20 November 2009

Mildura leads the way into digital TV future into digital TV future

20 November 2009

Local help for digital TV switchover

04 December 2009

6000 km regional broadband backbone

25 November 2009

Research to help define Australian cyber-safety environment

26 November 2009

Improving access to TV and cinema for the hearing and vision impaired

27 November 2009

Funding to support strong broadband demand

04 December 2009

Review of program standards and captioning requirements for digital TV

07 December 2009

Broadband forum 'Open to Your Ideas'

10 December 2009

Realising Our Broadband Future

10 December 2009

Digital Projects to Improve Services in Regional Communities

08 December 2009

Investigation into Australian Broadband Guarantee Compliance Breach

15 December 2009

Measures to improve safety of the internet for families

16 December 2009

New Director appointed to the Board of Australia Post

18 December 2009

Terms of Engagement agreed between Telstra and NBN Co

23 December 2009

New Managing Director for Australia Post Appointed

23 December 2009

Draft Legislation for Fibre in New Developments

23 December 2009

New board appointments for NBN Co