Explanatory Statement - Determination Under Paragraph 15(1)(d) No 1 of 2018

The Determination sets out the amount for the purposes outlined in paragraph 15(1)(d) of the Act (i.e. the amount determined to be ‘the estimated total amount of grants likely to be made during the financial year under section 593 of the Telecommunications Act 1997’) at $2,261,000 for 2017-18 financial year. A copy of the Determination can be found at https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2018L00060

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report

Australian Government response to the Senate Environment and Communications Legislation Committee report on Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Competition and Consumer) Bill 2017 [Provisions] and Telecommunications (Regional Broadband Scheme) Charge Bill 2017 [Provisions]

Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network report: The rollout of the National Broadband Network: 1st Report of the 45th Parliament

Australian Government Response to the Joint Standing Committee on the National Broadband Network report.

Australian Government response to the Productivity Commission’s Inquiry into the Telecommunications Universal Service Obligation

The USO is a long-standing safeguard that ensures all Australians have access to a voice only Standard Telephone Service (STS) and payphones.

Terms of reference—5G working group

The working group provides the platform for an ongoing strategic dialogue on 5G and will work to ensure that sectoral regulatory frameworks are appropriate to enable industry to take advantage of 5G

5G working group members

Members include Government and industry representatives. Additional subject matter experts will be invited to participate as appropriate.

Amending the anti-siphoning scheme

As part of landmark reforms to the broadcasting sector, the Government has amended the anti-siphoning scheme to remove outdated and redundant provisions and streamline the anti-siphoning list.

Australian and Children’s Screen Content Review

Screen content that is produced under Australian creative control reflects and shapes our national identity, character and cultural diversity and sparks important discussion and debate.

Gambling advertising

Further restrictions will be introduced on gambling advertising during live sports programs during children's hours on commercial and subscription broadcasters, the Special Broadcasting Service (SBS), and online platforms.

Broadcasting—moving to more efficient broadcasting fees

Australia’s commercial broadcasting sector provides Australian audiences with free access to iconic cultural and sporting events, news, current affairs and high quality entertainment. The sector plays an important role in reflecting and informing Australian cultural life.