Digital economy
Australian Government initiatives that support development of the digital economy.
- Future Directions of the Digital Economy
On 14 July 2009, the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Conroy, released the Australia’s Digital Economy: Future Directions paper. The paper outlines the key areas of focus for government, industry and the community to maximise the benefit of the digital economy for all Australians. Background about the development of the paper is provided on this page.
- Realising Our Broadband Future Forum 2009
Following the announcement by the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator Stephen Conroy, the Realising Our Broadband Future forum was held in Sydney on December 10 and 11 to explore the fullest potential of broadband technology.
- Clever Networks
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.
- Digital Regions Initiative
The Digital Regions Initiative is a four-year $46 million Australian Government initiative that co-funds innovative digital technology projects with state, territory and local governments.
- ICT Centre of Excellence—National ICT Australia (NICTA)
NICTA is a major Australian Government investment in Australia's information and communications technology capabilities and digital economy involving the co-operation of four state and territory governments and seven universities. It is an independent, not-for-profit company limited by guarantee that undertakes information and communications technology research and research training, associated commercialisation activities, and cluster and network development activities with the public and private sectors.
- Korea-Australia-New Zealand (KANZ) Broadband Summit 2009
The 2009 Korea–Australia–New Zealand Broadband Summit was held on 4 and 5 November 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand. The Summit provides an opportunity for ICT industry and research interests from the three countries to explore potential commercial tie-ups and ventures and to showcase the latest developments in commercial content and applications, broadband networks, digital content and research. It also promotes the exchange of policy ideas between governments.
- OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy
The Future of the Internet was a research project that commenced in early 2007 and involved analysis of the long-term public policy aspects of the future of the Internet. The OECD Ministerial Meeting on the Future of the Internet Economy was held in Seoul, Republic of Korea in June 2008 in recognition of the increasingly critical role of the internet to our economies and society.
