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Convergence Review Interim Report

The Review Committee has released interim proposals on communication and media regulation.

National Cyber Security Awareness Week 2011

NBN agreements

Find out more about the Definitive Agreements between NBN Co and Telstra.

National Digital Economy Strategy

The strategy shows how Australia can become a leading global digital economy by 2020.

Initiatives in your area

View the Department’s interactive map to see digital and communications initiatives near you.

Online safety and security

Increasing awareness and education to better protect internet users.

Broadband

Delivering super-fast broadband to homes and workplaces.

Initiatives in your area

Find local digital and communications initiatives on our interactive map.

Telephone services

Improving telephone services, including access for people with disabilities.

Mobile services

Improving mobile services, especially in regional, rural and remote areas.

Digital economy

Further developing Australia's infrastructure, confidence, skills and regulation.

Post

Providing advice on postal policy and legislation.

Television

Coordinating and overseeing the smooth transition from analog to digital.

Radio

Ensuring Australians can enjoy the full benefit of high quality radio services.

Australians in rural and remote areas are a step closer to fast and affordable broadband services with the announcement today of a $620 million agreement to design and build two satellites to deliver high-speed broadband.

Virtual English tuition for new migrants

A three-year trial of virtual English language tuition using the National Broadband Network (NBN) will help new migrants settle into regional communities, the Australian Government announced today.

Safer Internet Day - Discover the digital world together... safely!

Marking Safer Internet Day 2012 with the release of a printable version of the Easy Guide to Socialising Online website, Senator Conroy called on all online users to help reinforce the importance of safe online behaviour.

NBN delivers disability support services direct to doorstep

More children with hearing or vision impairment living in regional and remote Australia will soon have access to specialist services and therapies through the National Broadband Network (NBN).

Improved Digital TV services for Northern NSW

Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, today said residents of Northern NSW can look forward to improved digital TV services in 2012.