2009 Publications
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Annual Report 2008-09
This report outlines the operations and performance of the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy for the financial year ending 30 June 2009. The report is prepared in accordance with the Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet’s Requirements for Annual Reports, released in June 2009.
- ENEX Testlab report into ISP-level filtering
As part of its commitment to examine the introduction of ISP-level filtering, the Australian Government conducted a live in 2009 to provide valuable information on the effectiveness and efficiency of filters installed in 'real world' ISP networks.
- Media Access Review Discussion Report
The main page for the Media Access Review Discussion Report. The call for public submissions closed on 29 January 2010.
Statistical Snapshot – 2009 (PDF, 1.2 MB)Key statistical information for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Statistical Snapshot – 2009 (interactive) (PDF, 2.0 MB)Key statistical information for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy.
Edith Cowan University - Review of existing Australian and international cyber safety research (PDF, 1.9 mb) (PDF, )The Minister for Broadband, Communications and Digital Economy, the Honourable Stephen Conroy, released a review of cyber-safety research conducted for the Government by Edith Cowan University. The report, part of the Government’s Cyber-safety Plan, provides a useful basis for future research into cyber-safety issues.
Inquiry into the broadcasting codes of practice (PDF, 69.3 KB)Government Response to the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee Inquiry into the effectiveness of the broadcasting codes of practice
Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the media (PDF, 56.8 KB)Government Response to the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment.
Inquiry into the broadcasting codes of practice (RTF, 451.6 KB)Government Response to the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee Inquiry into the effectiveness of the broadcasting codes of practice
Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the media (RTF, 411.2 KB)Government Response to the Senate Environment, Communications and the Arts Committee Inquiry into the sexualisation of children in the contemporary media environment.
- Australia's Digital Economy: Future Directions
Australia’s Digital Economy: Future Directions identifies the key areas of focus for government, industry and the community to maximise the benefit of the digital economy for all Australians.
- ABC and SBS - Strengthening our national broadcasters
On 12 May 2009, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, released a policy response - Strengthening our National Broadcasters - highlighting the future funding and directions for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) and Special Broadcasting Service (SBS). This paper represents the Government’s response to the public consultation on the national broadcasters.
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