2018 online copyright research released
7 August 2018
The survey received more than 2400 responses which show the number of Australians consuming online content has increased since 2015. Australians...
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Changes to Australian copyright law
14 December 2018
This year has seen important changes in copyright to strengthen creative protections, promote greater access and simplify copyright duration.
Consumer protection
We have developed consumer safeguards so phone companies supply reliable phone services. We also have rules to protect the needs of people with disabilities and people with life-threatening medical...
Amendments to the telecommunications carrier powers and immunities framework—Tranche One
Start/End Date: March 01, 2021 09:00 AEDT to April 09, 2021 17:00 AEST
The Australian Government is seeking comments on proposed amendments that could better balance and modernise the operation of the carrier powers and immunities framework.
Australia adopts new radio waves safety standard
29 March 2021
Australia is leading the way in new safety standards for radio waves and wireless communications, including Wi-Fi and 5G.
Consultation on increasing carrier separation class exemption customer limit for superfast broadband network providers
Start/End Date: January 15, 2021 09:00 AEDT to February 05, 2021 17:00 AEDT
Part 8 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (the Act) requires network operators to structurally or functionally separate retail and wholesale business arms. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has granted a class exemption from these requirements for providers with under 2,000 customers, which can be increased to 12,000 through regulation. We are seeking views on whether such a regulation should be made.
COVID-19 update
COVID-19 is having unprecedented effects on communities in Australia and around the world. The Australian Government is working to support the community in this time of crisis. The communications...
Travel tips: How to stay connected these holidays
1 April 2021
Follow these steps to stay connected even if communication networks go down while travelling.
Classification
Classification of films, computer games and publications is important to the Australian Government.
2020 Consumer Copyright Infringement Survey
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Survey Findings Report—commissioned by the Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications....
Results of 2020 Consumer Copyright Infringement Survey released
6 April 2021
The Government has released the results of the 2020 online copyright infringement survey.
Scientists confirm radio waves from 5G are safe
6 April 2021
Two new scientific reviews from Australian researchers have found no evidence of adverse health effect from radio waves used in 5G.
Regional Data Hub: supporting delivery in our regions
The Regional Data Hub will be a central source of data for Australia's regions. It will help improve outcomes for communities by strengthening the evidence-base for future decisions.
Regional Data Hub: supporting delivery in our regions
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Data plays a critical role in helping governments and community decision-makers to make informed decisions that improve the welfare of their communities.
NRS—instruction sheet 1.1—NRS Chat—making a call
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This instruction sheet provides step by step instructions for making a call using the NRS chat option using the National Relay Service.
NRS—instruction sheet 5.1—NRS Captions—making a call
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This instruction sheet provides step by step instructions for making a call using the NRS captions option using the National Relay Service.
Voicing your concern
Find out where to raise an issue about advertising, domain names, media or illegal content.
Mobile Black Spot Program
Summary of information about the Mobile Black Spot Program and relevant links.
Exemption from the pit and pipe requirements
Published
The Minister has exempted certain types of developments in rural and remote areas from the requirements to install fibre-ready pit and pipe under Part 20A of the Telecommunications Act 1997.
Participation in Australia's domestic and international radiocommunications groups: Guidelines (form)
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International cooperation on radiocommunications promotes enabling conditions, including policy and regulatory certainty and interoperable international technology standards, for the rational and...
