Telecommunications research grants

Section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997 gives the Minister provision to make grants of financial assistance to organisations to conduct high-quality, innovative research projects into the social, economic, environmental or technological implications of telecommunications developments, in order to increase public knowledge and stimulate debate.

From 1 July 2009, the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN) will administer an independent grants program. Please direct queries to ACCAN by telephone on (02) 9288 4000.