Consumer safeguards

The Government's approach to consumer safeguards The Australian Government promotes an open, competitive telecommunications market so Australians can have access to innovative and affordable services. The Competition and Consumer Act 2010 supports this aim.

Declaration that the NBN should be treated as built and fully operational

On 11 December 2020, the Minister for Communications, Cyber Safety and the Arts, the Hon Paul Fletcher MP, declared that the National Broadband Network (NBN) should be treated as built and fully operational.

Measuring Australia's fixed broadband performance—compendium

This document consolidates the factsheets on Australia’s fixed broadband performance that have been released in 2020 by the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research.

Measuring Australia's fixed broadband performance—compendium

This document consolidates the fact sheets on Australia’s fixed broadband performance that have been released in 2020 by the Bureau of Communications and Arts Research.

Health Expert Working Group (HEWG)—terms of reference

The Australian Broadband Advisory Council (ABAC) is advising the Australian Government about ways in which digital and broadband communications infrastructure can be used to lift the health sector’s economic output and the welfare of Australians more generally, particularly in regional areas.

Market research—natural disasters and telecommunications

This report outlines the research approach and key findings from market research conducted on the community’s understanding and preparedness for a telecommunications outage during an emergency or natural disaster.

Agriculture technology (Agri-tech) Expert Working Group Project Brief

The Australian Broadband Advisory Council (ABAC) is advising the Australian Government about ways in which digital and broadband communications infrastructure can be used to lift the agricultural sector’s economic output and the welfare of Australians more generally, particularly in regional area

Improved Connectivity in the WA Grainbelt Commonwealth Feasibility Study

As part of the 2019–20 Federal Budget, the Australian Government undertook a feasibility study into improving digital connectivity in the Western Australian Grainbelt (the Grainbelt).

International comparison of fixed broadband performance—Migration to higher speed plans

This fact sheet describes trends and data relevant to the migration to higher speed fixed broadband services in Australia, including how Australia fares compared to international peers.

International comparison of fixed broadband performance—Migration to higher speed plans

This fact sheet describes trends and data relevant to the migration to higher speed fixed broadband services in Australia, including how Australia fares compared to international peers.