This report looks at the current arrangements in place for providing equipment to people with disabilities. It examines the adequacy of the current legislative, regulatory and self-regulatory framework for the provision of telecommunications equipment and of disability equipment programs provided by the Universal Service Provider - Telstra - and other carriers. It also examines information...

This report assesses the technical feasibility and financial viability of the text server proposed by the Communications Alliance, formerly the Australian Communications Industry Forum (ACIF). The proposed text server provides any-to-any text connectivity for people who are deaf or who have a hearing or speech impairment. The report also identifies and assesses alternative Australian and...

Minister's foreward As technology evolves, consumers are demanding always-on, anywhere access to their favourite content – whether it is on the television, their mobile phone or their computer. It is this passion for new services and improved technology that is driving the international switch to digital. Digital television is more efficient, more interactive, offers better...

The government has annunced more than $3 million in Playing Australia touring performance funding. Playing Australia will fund close to 1250 performances in coming months.

The communications minister, Senator Helen Coonan, announce that the government will allocate two currently unassigned channels of television broadcasting spectrum nationally for new digital services for Australian consumers. The first channel will allow new free-to-air, in-home digital services and the second channel could be used for a wider range of services, including mobile television services.