Demographic profile of infringers v non-infringers
Younger users account for the vast majority of online copyright infringement.
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2015 Top 10 ICT Development Index countries
Australia is currently just outside the top 10 ICT Development Index countries.
Percentage of individuals using the internet
Australia is among the countries with the highest percentage of individuals using the internet.
Household communications expenditure.
Household Communications expenditure as a proportion of total final household expenditure continues to rise.
BCR Digital Productivity Report
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IT use and Australia’s productivity: Where are we now? uses ‘growth accounting’ analysis to measure the labour-saving effects of computers on labour productivity growth in Australia.
Open government data and why it matters
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A critical review of studies on the economic impact of open government data
Open government data and why it matters
8 February 2016
We’re all talking about it. Data—how to best make it available to the market for the creation of new products and services.
Digital productivity report reveals gains highest for finance sector
8 February 2016
While productivity growth driven by the use of IT in Australia appears to be falling—a new BCR study found that IT has stimulated the productivity...
BCR releases Communications Monitor
17 October 2016
The Bureau of Communications Research (BCR) releases its new online Communications Monitor.
BCR releases Communications sector: recent trends and developments report
17 October 2016
The Bureau of Communications Research (BCR) has released a report on the communications sector: recent trends and developments. The report provides...
NBN non-commercial services funding options—final report (March 2016)
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This report quantifies the costs of providing NBN fixed wireless and satellite services, and provides options for alternative funding models.
The communications sector: recent trends and developments
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The communications sector is a critical enabler of economic and social activity. Communications technology touches and transforms everyone's lives. While communications has always been necessary to...
BCR adds Arts to its work focus
20 March 2017
We are excited to announce that we are changing our name.
Digital productivity: key issues from the literature
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This occasional paper presents an overview of recent research on digital productivity and explores the role for digitalisation in productivity growth.
Private sector support grows for the arts in Australia
27 June 2017
The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR), in collaboration with Creative Partnerships Australia, has released new analysis on private...
Private sector support for the arts in Australia
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Background statistical paper, Private sector support for the arts in Australia, highlights the essential role philanthropy and corporate sponsorship plays in the sustainability of the Australia’s...
Trends and drivers in the affordability of communications services for Australian households
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Our working paper analyses the trends in household expenditure on communications services, as well as pricing and inclusions for both fixed and mobile services.
New research shows communications services are more affordable
10 July 2017
The Bureau of Communications and Arts Research (BCAR) has released a working paper on the trends and drivers in the affordability of communications...
Trends and drivers in the affordability of communications services for Australian households
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Our working paper analyses the trends in household expenditure on communications services, as well as pricing and inclusions for both fixed and mobile services.
Review of Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies
Start/End Date: August 25, 2017 09:00 AEST to September 29, 2017 17:00 AEST
We are seeking feedback on the extent to which the current Code of Conduct for Copyright Collecting Societies promotes fair and efficient outcomes for both members and licensees of copyright collecting societies in Australia.
