Communications
Alternative labels
Mass communication
Communications media
Communications policy
Report
“I really like Wikipedia, but I don’t trust it”: understanding First Nations peoples’ experiences using Wikipedia as readers and/or editors
This report provides valuable insights into the interactions between First Nations peoples and the digital encyclopedia, Wikipedia. The study provides an evidence-based account of First Nations individuals’ experiences, challenges, and perspectives in navigating and contributing to Wikipedia.
Report
Mapping the digital gap: Galiwin'ku, NT 2023 community update report
This report outlines updated findings from a second research visit to Galiwin’ku community on the southern end of Elcho Island and the largest Yolŋu community in the East Arnhem region of the Northern Territory. This report presents research findings to date, compares survey results from 2022 and 2023, outlines changes in communications and media services...
Report
Award of funding under the Mobile Black Spot Program
The objective of this audit was to assess the effectiveness of the design and award of funding for Round 6 of the Mobile Black Spot Program. The audit found that the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts was largely effective in the design and award of funding for the MBSP.
Report
Australian television drama's uncertain future: how cultural policy is failing Australians
This report summarises the findings of a four-year study of Australia’s broadcasting and production sectors and the challenges internationalisation and digital technologies pose for national screen industries and Australian stories. The authors identify a long period of policy-making prioritising industry interests over those of the Australian community as a key threat to the creation of...
Case study
Children’s right to privacy and participation in the digital age
This paper explores the perspectives of young people in Antigua & Barbuda on privacy in a digital age and how they want their privacy improved. This case study is a showcase for involving young people in the policy process and is an example of how to develop digital policy in participatory ways.