Review of the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service—issues paper

The Minister for Regional Communications, Senator the Hon Bridget McKenzie, has announced the Department of Communications and the Arts will undertake a review (the Review) of the Viewer Access Satellite Television (VAST) service. The VAST service provides satellite delivery of free-to-air (FTA) television to approximately 30,000 travellers and 200,000 households unable to receive reliable local terrestrial transmissions. These latter are largely in regional and remote locations.

Audio Description Working Group—final report

Australian audiences have more viewing opportunities than ever before, choosing from a range of services including free-to-air (FTA) television, subscription television (STV), catch-up television, streaming services, subscription video on demand (SVOD) and user generated video. Australia's FTA and STV broadcasters provide access to iconic cultural and sporting events, news, current affairs and entertainment, including Australian content. The sector plays an important role in reflecting and informing Australian cultural life.

Australian Government response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Capital and External Territories report: The strategic importance of Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories (May 2018)

The strategic importance of Australia’s Indian Ocean Territories Recommendation 1

Indian Ocean Territories Budget Overview 2017-18

Review of rail access regimes

Board Appointments Senate Order—6 February 2018 to 30 April 2018

Appointments made by the Australian Government in the Communications and the Arts portfolio in the period 6 February 2018 to 30 April 2018.

Grants approved for the period 6 February 2018 to 30 April 2018

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report—Copyright Amendment (Service Providers) Bill 2017

In light of the ongoing entrenched and polarised views of stakeholders on safe harbour reform, the Government supports the Committee’s recommendation to expand safe harbour to the educational, cultural and disability sectors. These sectors provide valuable services to the community and already demonstrate a comprehensive approach to managing and protecting copyright content. Submissions to the Committee demonstrate that there is strong support from a wide variety of stakeholders to extend the scheme, at least, to these sectors.

Review of the .au Domain Administration - 2018 Terms of endorsement

Review of the .au Domain Administration