Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research

The Bureau of Communications, Arts and Regional Research undertakes research and provides economic and data analysis on communications, arts and regional portfolio issues to support evidence-based policy development and advice.

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The economic value of cultural and creative activity

Analysis shows cultural and creative activity contributed $115.2 billion to Australia’s economy in 2017–18.

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Cultural and creative activity in Australia 2008-09 to 2017-18.

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Measuring the digitalisation of Australia's economy 2012–13 to 2016–17

New research provides experimental estimates to gauge the economic contribution of three measures of digitalised activities...

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Characteristics of Employment and Business Activity in Cultural and Creative Sectors

New analysis released today provides insights into the employment characteristics of workers in the cultural and creative sector.

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Australia’s appetite for faster broadband continues to grow

New research shows bandwidth demand and data downloads are set to increase over the next decade.

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Current consultations

Copyright symbol floating above a hand. Have your say. Examining the Copyright Collecting Societies Code of Conduct. Submissions close 14 March 2018. communications.gov.au.

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Reviewing the Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies

We are seeking feedback on draft recommendations for improving the current Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies.

Started February 14, 2018 09:00 AEDT

Ended March 14, 2018 17:00 AEDT

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Review of Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies

We are seeking feedback on the extent to which the current Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies promotes fair and efficient outcomes for both members and licensees of copyright collecting societies in Australia.

Started August 25, 2017 09:00 AEST

Ended September 29, 2017 17:00 AEST

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Submissions now public

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