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Terms of Reference—Telecommunications Consumer Safeguards Review

Published 17th Apr 2018

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The Australian telecommunications industry has undergone extensive transformation over the last 20 years, driven by new technologies, increased competition, rapidly changing consumer preferences...

Measuring Australia's fixed broadband performance

27 November 2020

New analysis shows Australia's fixed broadband performs strongly on key indicators.

International comparison of fixed broadband performance—Migration to higher speed plans

Published 11th Dec 2020

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This fact sheet describes trends and data relevant to the migration to higher speed fixed broadband services in Australia, including how Australia fares compared to international peers.

Improved Connectivity in the WA Grainbelt Commonwealth Feasibility Study

Published 15th Dec 2020

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As part of the 2019–20 Federal Budget, the Australian Government undertook a feasibility study into improving digital connectivity in the Western Australian Grainbelt (the Grainbelt). The...

Australian Broadband Advisory Council

The Australian Broadband Advisory Council (ABAC) has been established to provide advice to the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts on ways to maximise the benefits of high speed...

Digital focus on agriculture and health

18 December 2020

Encouraging the adoption of new technologies in agriculture and health is a priority for the Australian Broadband Advisory Council.

Health Expert Working Group (HEWG)—terms of reference

Published 18th Dec 2020

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The Australian Broadband Advisory Council (ABAC) is advising the Australian Government about ways in which digital and broadband communications infrastructure can be used to lift the health sector...

Measuring Australia's fixed broadband performance—compendium

Published 22nd Dec 2020

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This document consolidates the fact sheets on Australia’s fixed broadband performance that have been released in 2020 by the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research.

Measuring Australia's fixed broadband performance

Fixed broadband plays a vital role in connecting Australians, and significant public investment has been made to develop our fixed broadband infrastructure with the rollout of the NBN.

Australians demonstrate strong appetite for data

22 December 2020

Analysis shows Australians are consuming more data over fixed broadband services over time.

NBN legislative framework

Legislation for the NBN sets out the basis for the rollout, makes it easier to develop industry standards and codes, and set outs a process for the possible sale of NBN Co.

Declaration that the NBN should be treated as built and fully operational

Published 23rd Dec 2020

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On 11 December 2020, the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, declared that the National Broadband Network (NBN) should be treated as built and fully...

Consultation on a Bill for a new Online Safety Act

Start/End Date: December 23, 2020 06:00 AEDT to February 14, 2021 17:00 AEDT

The Government is seeking submissions on an exposure draft Online Safety Bill.

Consultation on a Bill for a new Online Safety Act

23 December 2020

Consultation has begun on the Government’s proposed Online Safety Bill.

Statement of Expectations for the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission

On 9 October 2020, the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, made a Statement of Expectations in relation to the Australian Competition and...

2020 Telecommunications in new developments policy

Published 5th Jan 2021

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This document sets out the Australian Government’s policy on the provision of telecommunications in new developments. It replaces the Telecommunications Infrastructure in New Developments (TIND)...

2015 Telecommunications in new developments policy

Published 5th Jan 2021

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This document set out the Australian Government's 2015 policy on the provision of telecommunications infrastructure in new developments. It is no longer current and is provided for historical...

Telecommunications in new developments

Published 5th Jan 2021

It is important to make sure telecommunications infrastructure is available in real estate new developments.

Regional Tech Hub

The online Regional Tech Hub provides independent and factual information helping regional, rural and remote Australians get connected and stay connected.

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.