Communications
Alternative labels
Mass communication
Communications media
Communications policy
Report
Political campaigning: the law, the gaps and the way forward
There is no single regulator covering digital political campaigning (and the necessity of a single regulator is questionable). This paper addresses the various legislative regimes in place and the various regulators that exist.
Discussion paper
ACCC inquiry into NBN access pricing: discussion paper
On 14 October 2019, the ACCC commenced a public inquiry into the prices that NBN Co charges access seekers to use the National Broadband Network (NBN) for supplying residential grade broadband services. This discussion paper outlines the key issues for the inquiry and seeks stakeholder views on these and other related issues.
Report
Digital Democracy Project: Research memo #6 - political advertising
The Digital Democracy Project team worked with the Online Political Transparency Project at New York University, to analyze the Canadian election advertising landscape on Facebook. This survey report outlines some of the findings.
Report
The market of disinformation
This report examines the impact of algorithmic changes made by social media platforms, designed to curb the spread of disinformation, through the lens of digital marketing. The report highlights some of the techniques used by campaigners to attract, retain and persuade online audiences. It also sets out recommendations for the UK Electoral Commission.
Report
Digital mentors: the heart of the digital revolution
The Heart of the Digital Revolution forum was held in Sydney on 26 July, 2019. The aim of the forum was to establish the challenges, opportunities and requirements to build and sustain a nation-wide digital mentoring revolution. This report sets out the the collective challenges, the ‘lessons learnt’, and the opportunities that were discussed throughout...