Broadband and Internet

Further detail about broadband.

Find information about the Clever Networks program, part of the $1.1 billion Connect Australia package, for innovative broadband services in regional, rural and remote communities.

Links to the 2005 Australian Government report on the regulatory framework for emerging Voice over Internet Protocol (VOIP) services and the benefits it offers consumers.

Find information on and links to legislation concerning unwanted commercial electronic messages, or spam.

Information about how Internet content is regulated and how to make complaints about offensive material.

An overview of the Interactive Gambling Act 2001 that restricts the provision of certain interactive Internet gambling services.

Links to Australian Government resources on teleworking—those ICT-enabled work practices that free activity from geographic location.

Find information on Australian Government projects to assist businesses to integrate their business processes in the online environment.

Funding and resources to promote the uptake of electronic business tools and practices to help increase productivity.

Topics include relevant Australian Government and industry stakeholders, policy objectives, competition, consumer safeguards and funding programs.

OECD broadband statistics (File size: 14Kb)

The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) issues a 6-monthly online statistical report on broadband access in 30 countries. The latest report was issued November 2007. Refer to the OECD website www.oecd.org for the latest report.

Information about the Technology Advisory Unit that is responsible for providing technology related advice to the Department and a key technical liaison point for industry and peak end user bodies.