Communications
Alternative labels
Mass communication
Communications media
Communications policy
Report
Mind the gap: parental awareness of children’s exposure to risks online
This research explores the opportunities and risks that the internet presents for children in Australia. More than 3,500 young people aged 8 to 17, and their parents, were surveyed during August and September 2021.
Policy report
Media policy statement: green paper response and next steps
The Australian government has released this media policy statement, which outlines a range of measures to progress reforms to the media sector. The statement represents the government’s response to the reform green paper process that was initiated in late 2020.
Discussion paper
Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme discussion paper
The Australian government is seeking views on the proposed Streaming Services Reporting and Investment Scheme. This discussion paper outlines the proposed design of the scheme, and seeks stakeholder comments on its key components, including definitions, structure and scope.
Report
Above and beyond broadcasting: a study of First Nations media and the COVID-19 pandemic
Through case study examples, this report provides an understanding about how First Nations media organisations operated during the early days of Australia’s COVID-19 pandemic.
Report
Regional Australia and the ABC: reforming the relationship
This paper was commissioned by the Page Research Centre in August 2021 to evaluate and analyse whether regional Australians are satisfied with, and believe they are getting full value from, the programmes and services of the Sydney-headquartered Australian Broadcasting Corporation.