People who move and need news

Journalism enterprises which serve populations ?on the move? using telecommunications are supported by a strong economic rationale and the existence of historical precedents. The paper demonstrates that the international and domestic movement of passengers, cargo and discrete groups of linked individuals represents a new productivity opportunity for Australia.

The future of sports delivery in Australia

This paper outlines the technological capacities of NBN-based multicast Internet Protocol Television (IPTV), and examines public comment and interview data from ISPs, sports organisations and NBN Co. regarding their intentions for IPTV delivery. The paper points out the important role that regulators will have in maintaining diversity and competition in IPTV services.

The earliest published critique of Malcolm Turnbull's NBN 2.0: "[...] a triumph of short-termism over long-term vision"

The first critique to be published of the Coalition's  NBN policy, within 18 hours of its launch on 9 April 2010, identifies weaknesses in that policy which remain valid today. Written by Peter Gerrand, it appeared in The Conversation on 10 April 2013. I

The critical role of e-skills in raising NBN adoption and Australia's competitiveness in the global Digital Economy

This paper reports initial findings from two of the latest research projects commissioned by Innovation and Business Skills Australia. Studies into digital literacy and adoption of information technology and broadband services at three of the earliest NBN release sites show that the readiness to compete in the Digital Economy is affected by the ability to acquire specific ICT skills.

Converging on an NBN future: Content, connectivity, and control ? a symposium overview

This paper provides an overview of presentations and discussion at the October 2012 ?Converging on an NBN Future? symposium held at the University of Canberra. The paper notes the need for increased digital literacy across society, industry and governments. Policy issues are discussed and recommendations made for advancing the NBN.