Documents Created Since 1 July 2022 Related To The Department's Engagement With Starlink Or Spacex In Relation To Communications Infrastructure Or Policy.

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The Department of Infrastructure held multiple meetings with Starlink/SpaceX between November 2022 and January 2025 to discuss satellite broadband capabilities and policy alignment. Key engagement included a November 2024 ministerial briefing with Starlink on Low Earth Orbit satellite services for Australia, covering fixed broadband, mobile coverage gaps, device-to-satellite technology, and potential government partnerships through the Better Connectivity Plan. Technical discussions in December 2024 focused on Starlink's direct-to-device capability, including its deployment during US hurricanes. Starlink participated in 6 of 7 LEOSat Working Group meetings since February 2023. A February 2025 ministerial meeting addressed the Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation initiative. No quantified funding, cost, or project delivery details are disclosed in this excerpt.