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Expiring 15-year spectrum licences
The Minister announced instruments made under the Radiocommunications Act 1992 which enable the reissue of expiring 15-year spectrum licences to the same licensee.

Submissions to retail price control review
The department has published the 10 submissions received during its public consultation on Telstra retail price controls.

Read the Convergence Review Interim Report
The Convergence Review Interim Report sets out the Convergence Review Committee’s vision for fundamental change to the regulatory framework of Australia’s digital economy.

Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) review
A public review is underway of the Integrated Public Number Database, which holds all telephone subscriber details and provides emergency services with vital address information.


Department media releases


23 December 2011
Public consultation on re-issue of expiring 15 year spectrum licenses
16 December 2011
Are you Australia's next Stay Smart Online agent?
15 December 2011
Convergence Review recommends package of far-reaching reforms and a new regulator for the digital economy
24 November 2011
NBN benefits for small business on show at Townsville forum
07 November 2011
Australian Government funds strategic advisory group to join discussions on ICT standards
31 October 2011
More than a third book summer holidays online
19 October 2011
Broadband champion welcomes NBN rollout for Tasmania
19 October 2011
NBN rollout to benefit Victorian homes and businesses
19 October 2011
Broadband champion welcomes NSW Central Coast
19 October 2011
Nation-building NBN project a boon to Queensland
19 October 2011
ACT residents among the first Australians to benefit
19 October 2011
Broadband champion Helen Thompson welcomes Victorian NBN rollout schedule
19 October 2011
'Gadget Guy' Peter Blasina welcomes NSW NBN rollout
14 October 2011
Satellite Subsidy Scheme Installations resume
03 October 2011
Important News - Satellite Subsidy Scheme Temporarily Suspended
22 September 2011
Media statement
21 September 2011
Independent Inquiry into Media and Media Regulation - Call for submissions
19 September 2011
Detailed discussion papers to further inform the government's Convergence Review
16 September 2011
High-speed broadband under the NBN will bring a boon for education
16 September 2011
Have a say on regional telecommunications issues - Toowoomba, Moree and Bourke consultations begin
13 September 2011
NBN opportunities for small business on show at Bacchus Marsh forum
10 August 2011
National Broadband Network forum showcases opportunities for small business in Coffs Harbour
21 July 2011
Review of Access to Telecommunication Services by People with Disability, Older Australians and People Experiencing Illness
15 July 2011
Convergence Review Committee to undertake national consultations
06 July 2011
Convergence Review Committee releases emerging issues paper
25 May 2011
Convergence Review Committee engages with social media
10 May 2011
Tenders invited for Household Assistance Scheme in NSW
28 April 2011
Convergence Review Committee calls for submissions
17 December 2010
Townend moves on
17 December 2010
Weber Shandwick appointed
04 December 2009
Digital TV assistance for Mildura households
27 November 2009
Website better reflects Department’s key role
14 October 2009
The right advice to get ready for digital TV

For archived Departmental media releases, please see the DBCDE Archive siteArchived Department media releases page.


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