Digital dividend green paper
The Australian Government’s primary objective in relation to the digital dividend is to maximise the dividend in order to increase the benefit that use of the spectrum will bring to the Australian community and economy over time.
It is the Government’s intention to maximise the value of the freed-up spectrum to the Australian community and economy by reorganising or ‘restacking‘ broadcasting services to clear a large contiguous block of spectrum at the upper end of ultra high frequency (UHF) Band V.
Studies both commissioned and undertaken by the Government have identified that 126MHz of UHF spectrum could potentially be freed-up by digital television switchover.
Before making a final decision on the size and location of the block of spectrum to be cleared as Australia’s digital dividend, the Government is consulting the Australian community.
The digital dividend green paper seeks comments on the potential uses of digital dividend spectrum, the potential benefits of these uses to the Australian community and economy, and the costs involved in releasing a contiguous block of spectrum.
Formats
The green paper is available as a PDF file and in HTML.
Before making a submission, please take the time to read the digital dividend green paper and the guidelines for submissions.
Alternative formats
If you would like to receive a copy of the digital dividend green paper by post or in an alternative format, please contact the Department of Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy on 02 6271 1645.
Users who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment
Users who are deaf or have a hearing or speech impairment can contact the Department through the National Relay Service between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm (Monday to Friday):
- TTY users phone 1800 555 677 then ask for 1800 309 623
- Speak and Listen (speech-to-speech relay) users phone 1800 555 727 then ask for 1800 309 623
- internet relay users connect to www.relayservice.com.au and then ask for 1800 309 623.
Users who require assistance with English
Please telephone 131 450 for the Translating and Interpreting Service National, which offers support for over 120 languages and dialects.
