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The Manager
Connectivity Strategy and Policy
Department of Communications, Information Technology and the Arts

Tel: 02 6271 1980
Fax: 02 6271 1098

Email: occ@occ.gov.au

 

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Online and Communications Council

The Online and Communications Council (formerly known as the Online Council) was established in 1997 and has operated as the peak ministerial forum across governments for consultation and coordination of information and communication issues of a national strategic importance.

Membership of the Online and Communications Council has comprised the relevant Australian Government Minister (Chair), the Australian Government Special Minister of State, a senior Minister from each state and territory government and the President of the Australian Local Government Association. Meetings are held annually in each state and territory on a rotating basis.

Members have agreed that the strategic priorities would include broadband policy; regional and indigenous communications services; ICT capability; e-security and the online environment; e-government; and digital divide. The priority work is being taken forward by working groups of the Council.

The Department provides secretariat support for the Online and Communications Council. A joint communiqué has been issued following each meeting.

Online and Communications Council Members are supported by two senior officials committees representing all jurisdictions:

  • Online and Communications Council Officials
  • Cross Jurisdictional Chief Information Officers Committee (CJCIOC)
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  • Last modified: 6 February 2008, 10:15am