Regional communications grants to improve connectivity now open
28 July 2020
Applications are now open for the $53 million Regional Connectivity Program (RCP).
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International involvement
We promote and support Australia’s domestic agenda and communications priorities at an international level....
Domain names
The not-for-profit .au Domain Administration (auDA) oversees the operation and management framework of the .au domain of the internet. auDA is endorsed by the Australian Government as the...
Interactive Gambling
Interactive gambling consists of gambling activities which take place on broadcasting, datacasting and online platforms. We develop policy and regulations for interactive gambling services.
New online copyright infringement research released 2015
22 July 2015
The Government has released new research on the levels of online copyright infringement in Australia and why people choose to download content...
A revised NBN agreement for NBN Co, Telstra, Optus
14 December 2014
NBN Co has acquired much of Telstra's copper and cable networks, and Optus' cable network, for use in the National Broadband Network (NBN).
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.
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.
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.
