Minister for Communications (Australia)
| Minister for Communications | |
|---|---|
| Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts | |
| Style | The Honourable |
| Appointer | Governor-General on the recommendation of the Prime Minister of Australia |
| Inaugural holder | John Forrest (as Postmaster-General) |
| Formation | 1 January 1901 |
| Website | minister |
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The Minister for Communications is a member of the Cabinet of Australia with overall responsibility for broadcasting, the information and communications technology industry, the information economy, and national telecommunications. The portfolio has been held by Anika Wells under the second Albanese ministry since 13 May 2025, following the 2025 Australian federal election.
In the Government of Australia, the minister administers the communications portfolio through the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.