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Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee report: Effectiveness of current regulatory arrangements in dealing with radio simulcasts

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On 21 March 2013, the Senate referred the following matters to the Committee for inquiry and report: The effectiveness of current regulatory arrangements in dealing (under the Broadcasting Services Act 1992 and the Copyright Act 1968) with the simultaneous transmission of radio programs using the broadcasting services bands and the Internet (‘simulcast’), including: the impact of current regulation on stakeholders, including broadcasters, copyright holders, including both publishing and performance rights holders and the audience; and any related matter.

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications References Committee report: The Australian Broadcasting Corporation’s commitment to reflecting and representing regional diversity

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On 20 November 2012, the Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Mr Mark Scott AO, announced his proposal to close the ABC’s Hobart television production unit. On 27 November 2012, following the ABC’s announcement, the Senate referred the matter of the ABC’s commitment to reflecting and representing regional diversity in Australia to the Committee.

Explanatory Statement - Determination Under Paragraph 15(1)(d) No 1 of 2018

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The Determination sets out the amount for the purposes outlined in paragraph 15(1)(d) of the Act (i.e. the amount determined to be ‘the estimated total amount of grants likely to be made during the financial year under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997’) at $2,261,000 for 2017-18 financial year. A copy of the Determination can be found at https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00060

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report

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Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report on Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer) Bill 2017 [Provisions] and Telecommunications (Regional Broadband Scheme) Charge Bill 2017 [Provisions]. The Government supports the recommendations of the Senate Committee’s Majority Report. The Telecommunications Reform Package will promote competition and improve access to broadband services for all people in Australia, especially those in regional, rural and remote areas.

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