The portfolio has been held by Michelle Rowland under the Albanese ministry since 1 June 2022, following the Australian federal election in 2022.

Portfolio agencies and bodies include: The minister responsible for telecommunications policy has had various titles.

The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Communications, or any of its precedent titles:[2][3] Notes The following individuals have been appointed as Minister for Regional Communications, or any of its precedent titles:[4] On 24 July 1987 (1987-07-24), the third Hawke Ministry implemented a two-level ministerial structure, with distinctions drawn between senior and junior ministers.

This arrangement has been continued by subsequent ministries; however, junior ministers have been appointed in the telecommunications portfolio on only five occasions.

The following individuals have been appointed as the Minister for Digital Transformation, or any of its precedent titles:[2][3] The following individuals have been appointed as the Assistant Minister or Parliamentary Secretary for Communications, or any of its precedent titles: