Communications Minister, Helen Coonan says the Government’s $3.1 billion ‘Connect Australia’ package would significantly boost Indigenous radio and television broadcasting services.

The new $90 million Backing Indigenous Ability program, part of the ‘Connect Australia’ initiative, includes $3.3 million to restore ageing radio infrastructure at remote Indigenous communities.

Senator Coonan told radioinfo, “These radio services are vital to Indigenous communities and this money will help restore and maintain this important service”.