Broadband and Internet

Information to assist consumers in understanding the basics of broadband, and locating and choosing their broadband services. It provides general information on connecting to broadband as well as details of relevant Australian Government programs.

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

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

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

Information on measures to overcome the problem of Internet dialler software dumped on unsuspecting users to generate high telephone bills.

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

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

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

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.