William H. Dutton

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This report opens by describing the emergence of “next generation users” who are developing a new pattern of Internet use

This survey suggests proportion of Britons reading online news has doubled in two years but also reveals why some people are saying 'No thanks' to Digital Britain

After years of collective indecision, Britain shifted to become a full participant in an increasingly networked world

William Dutton examines the emergence of a 'fifth estate' and its social, political and other implications, including its impact on the quality and integrative capability of our information environment

This working paper considers the implications of emerging trends in online communication, such as social networking tools and blogs, for governmental engagement with the public

Is the Internet Governance Forum an ineffectual talking shop unable to influence significantly the hard issues and choices at stake?or an important landmark on the road to more representative multi-stakeholder regulation of the Internet? This paper explores underlying values and policy-making dynamics in international Internet government processes, particularly in relation to the needs of developing countries

Noticeboard

10 February 2012

The Attorney-General, the Hon Nicola Roxon MP, has announced the appointment of Professor Jill McKeough as Commissioner in charge of the ALRC’s Inquiry into Copyright Law.

07 February 2012
The Productivity Commission has been asked to report within 8 months on Default Superannuation Funds in Modern Awards. The inquiry covers the design of criteria for the selection and ongoing assessment of superannuation funds for nomination as default funds in modern awards.
13 January 2012

The Summer 2012 issue of Quarterly Access examines the recent East Asia Summit, bilateral alliances in the Asia Pacific, the future of Timor-Leste, women's participation in peace processes and more.

Read QA online: http://www.aiia.asn.au/qa/qa-vol4-issue1