Broadband Public Policy in Australia

This project draws upon comparative policy analysis of the national broadband systems of several countries. It examines particular initiatives that appear to have succeeded and looks at which systems have failed, and why.

During the course of the project the Australian broadband policy is closely examined, but the other focus of the project is to examine other models with a view to identifying potential lessons for Australia in the experience of other countries. Such comparative studies will contribute to the development of a feasible and valuable national broadband policy model which will ultimately be offered as the major output of the project. The overarching framework is centred on notions about innovation. This involves analysing initiatives at different levels – including government initiatives, creative national policies, successful system operators and suppliers, new applications and services and initiatives with community consultation.

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