Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee
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McLachlan, Warren
Eckermann, Robin
Loban, Heron
Davies, Alun
Chance, Kim
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On 7 July 2011 the Minister for Broadband, Communications and the Digital Economy, Senator the Hon. Stephen Conroy, established the committee to conduct the 2011–12 Regional Telecommunications Review to examine telecommunications services in regional, rural and remote parts of Australia. In conducting this review, the Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee examined the key telecommunications services. The minister also requested that the committee have particular regard to the opportunities created by the National Broadband Network (NBN) and to provide advice on specific initiatives that will enable regional communities to participate in, and realise the opportunities of, the digital economy. In undertaking its review the committee took a snapshot of existing telecommunications services in different areas, and then identified a range of future measures needed for regional Australia to take advantage of improved broadband services. Public consultations were held in 20 regional locations, and roundtable stakeholder meetings in every state and territory capital city. We also received 222 submissions from a range of individuals and organisations. We would like to thank everyone who participated in our review by attending consultations or sending in submissions. Telecommunications services in Australia are currently undergoing significant change. The implementation of the NBN and the related regulatory reforms are the most significant changes since the 2008 regional telecommunications review. Notwithstanding the substantial work that is being done, there continues to be a risk that people in regional Australia are left further behind. Telecommunications users, whether based in cities or in the regions, also have increasing expectations and requirements consistent with advances in services in this dynamic and important sector. Around one in three people live in regional Australia. Regional Australia makes a vital contribution to Australia’s social and cultural life and to its economic prosperity, including through mineral and agricultural exports. Good quality telecommunications services make a huge difference to people who live, work and travel in regional Australia.
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Sinclair, R; McLachlan, W; Eckermann, R; Loban, H; Davies, A; Chance, K, Regional Telecommunications Independent Review Committee, 2012