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Classification of films, computer games and publications is important to the Australian Government.
Copyright provides legal protection for people who express ideas and information in certain forms.
The Prime Minister's Literary Awards celebrate outstanding literary talent in Australia and the valuable contribution Australian literature and history makes to the nation's cultural and intellectual life.
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Almost $1 million will support eight tours to 117 locations around Australia through the Playing Australia Regional Performing...
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We will be issuing a request for tender in October for provision of the Triple Zero Emergency Call Service (ECS) in Australia...
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Communications and Arts Minister
Meet the Communications and Arts Minister, Senator the Hon Mitch Fifield.
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Regional Communications Minister
Meet the Minister for Regional Communications, Senator the Hon Fiona Nash
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2016-17 Budget – Communications and the Arts Portfolio
Information relating to the Communications and the Arts Portfolio Budget for 2016-17
We are seeking your feedback on a draft instrument to exempt certain developments in rural and remote areas from the requirement to install fibre-ready pit and pipe under Part 20A of the Telecommunications Act 1997.