As a result of the Administrative Arrangement Order introduced on 5 December 2019, the functions that were previously the responsibility of the Department of Communications and the Arts have been transferred to the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications as of 1 February 2020.

Publications

Annual Reports

Our annual reports describe what we have done and how we have managed our resources to improve the cultural and communications sectors for all...

2019–20 Corporate Plan

The 2019–20 Corporate Plan sets our course for the future, identifying our purposes, operating environment, capability and risk oversight and management.

Client Service Charter

This Service Charter sets out our commitment to provide you, our clients, with a high level of service.

Report of the Statutory Review of the Enhancing Online Safety Act 2015 and the Review of Schedules 5 and 7 to the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Online Content Scheme)

Published 15th Feb 2019

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The online industry has expanded so rapidly in recent years that it permeates every aspect of our lives and is increasingly central to the economic and social development of society.

Creative skills for the future economy

Published 23rd Jan 2019

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The research paper Creative skills for the future economy analyses the skills and qualifications of people working in creative fields and how these may be used in the future.

Funding of telecommunications consumer representation grants—annual report 2017–18

Published 22nd Jan 2019

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Estimates of labour productivity trends in Australian public and private broadcasting

Published 12th Dec 2018

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A background statistics paper that provides analysis of labour productivity estimates for public and private broadcasters between 2006-07 and 2016-17.

2018 Regional Telecommunications Review—Getting it right out there

Published 4th Dec 2018

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The 2018 Report of the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee was delivered to government on 30 September 2018 and tabled on the 4 December 2018. These documents may not meet WCAG 2.0 Level AA requirements. Please contact us at secretariat [at] rtirc.gov.au to obtain alternative copies.

Investigation Report into the Triple Zero Service disruptions of 4 and 26 May 2018.

Published 22nd Oct 2018

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We have completed the investigation into the Triple Zero service disruptions of 3 & 4 May and 26 May 2018.

Cultural and creative activity in Australia 2008-09 to 2016-17

Published 19th Oct 2018

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An analysis showing cultural and creative activity contributed $111.7 billion to Australia’s economy in 2016-17. Cultural and creative activity relates to the arts, media, heritage, design, fashion and information technology.

Medical alarms, autodiallers and emergency buttons

Published 5th Sep 2018

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Medical alarms, autodiallers and emergency buttons that use a fixed line connection need to be migrated to the National Broadband Network, or an alternative operating platform, before your existing service is disconnected. Read about how to register your details on NBN Co’s Medical Alarm Register.

Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Public Interest Journalism report: Future of Public Interest Journalism

Published 28th Aug 2018

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Australian Government response to the Senate Select Committee on Public Interest Journalism report: Future of Public Interest Journalism

Broadband networks in apartment buildings - considerations for property owners and managers

Published 14th Jun 2018

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We are aware that building owners and managers are being approached by telecommunications carriers to install new equipment to provide very fast broadband services in their buildings. This information is designed to assist building owners and managers to make informed decisions.