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This report presents the main findings of the second consumer survey of online copyright infringement amongst Australians aged 12+, conducted in March 2016, 12 months after the first consumer survey.

Secretary's speech to IPAA

Published 23rd Nov 2016

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Secretary Series – Dr Heather Smith PSM: A public address to IPAA by the Secretary of the Department of Communications and the Arts, 27 October 2016

ACCC advice on allocation limits for the auction of unsold 700 MHz spectrum—executive summary

Published 14th Dec 2016

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This is the Executive Summary of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission’s advice to the Minister for Communications and the Arts on allocation limits for the auction of unsold 700 MHz...

NBN non-commercial services funding options—final report (March 2016)

Published 12th Dec 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.

Short Guide to Copyright

Published 30th Nov 2016

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This document provides a Short Guide to Copyright. Copyright provides legal protection for people who express ideas and information in certain forms. The most common forms are writing, visual...

Cost benefit analysis of changes to the Copyright Act 1968

Published 20th Dec 2016

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Ernst & Young was engaged on the instructions of the Department of Communications and the Arts (the 'Department') to undertake an analysis of the impact of amending the Copyright Act 1968 to...

Appointment to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) Board—Position description―Chairperson

Published 6th Jan 2017

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Expression of Interest for appointment as the ABC Chairperson

Published 6th Jan 2017

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National Relay Service quarterly performance report—quarter 1, 2016–2017

Published 5th Jan 2017

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This report reviews the performance of NRS providers for quarter 1, 2016–2017 against agreed service levels and key performance indicators, along with information provided in the data about how the...

The communications sector: recent trends and developments

Published 17th Oct 2016

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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...

Old Parliament House—Additional Estimates Statements 2016–17

Published 9th Feb 2017

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Senate Order (Contracts) Listing for the period 1 January 2016 to 31 December 2016

Published 9th Feb 2017

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Consumer representation: Review of section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997

Published 29th Jun 2017

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This is the report of the review done by us on the effectiveness of section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 (Telco Act). The review had a particular focus on grants funding allocated to the...

Annual Report on Telecommunications Consumer Representation Grants 2015-16

Published 1st Mar 2017

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Explanatory Statement - Determination Under Paragraph 15(1)(d) No 1 of 2017

Published 1st Mar 2017

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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...

Fact sheet - Updating Australia’s media laws

Published 8th Mar 2017

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The Government has announced the most significant reforms to Australian media regulation in a generation, focusing on the control and ownership of Australia’s media outlets and the provision of...

Fact sheet - Online Gambling

Published 8th Mar 2017

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Online gambling in Australia has grown with consumers moving away from traditional gambling products to betting online using smartphones, tablets and other digital devices. Australia has one of the...