Realising universal communications

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19 July 2010The right of consumers to fair, affordable and accessible communications is a key issue around the world. Despite great advances in communications, many Australian consumers do not enjoy access to the essential services required to participation in society.

This working paper has been produced for the inaugural conference of the Australian Communications Consumer Action Network (ACCAN).

Image: Lachlan Hardy / flickr

Publication typeConference Paper
Publisher TypeAPO Member, Government or Gov agency
CoverageAustralia
Permanent URLhttp://apo.org.au/node/22055
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