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Report

Mapping the digital gap: Gäṉgaṉ NT 2026 community update report

Djamika Ganambarr

Gäṉgaṉ Homeland is a remote inland community in East Arnhem Land, Northern Territory. This update report assists understanding of the barriers to digital inclusion in the community. It presents research findings to date, compares survey results from 2022 to 2024, and outlines changes in communications and media services and usage during and since visits.
Position paper

TIO policy position statement: cancellation practices


Australians are losing time and money, and are experiencing emotional distress, due to poor cancellation practices for phone and internet services by telecommunications providers. This policy position statement calls for 13 improvements across three key areas: empowering consumers to make informed decisions, removing cancellation barriers and offering fair remedies.
Report

TMT predictions 2026: the gap narrows, but persists


The Technology, Media & Telecommunications (TMT) predictions report highlights how artificial intelligence (AI) is redefining the foundations of hardware, software, telecommunications and media. AI is driving infrastructure investment, reshaping business models and accelerating shifts in how people connect and consume content. The report predicts 2026 will see the gap between the promise and reality of...
Briefing paper

Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025: bill digest


The Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Triple Zero Custodian and Emergency Calling Powers) Bill 2025 (the Bill) amends the Telecommunications (Consumer Protection and Service Standards) Act 1999 to establish a Triple Zero Custodian in legislation. This paper sets out the purpose of the Bill, the background of recent Optus outages, policy positions, and key issues and provisions.
Guide

Indo-Pacific explainer: critical infrastructure


From power grids and water systems to transportation networks and digital communications, critical infrastructure forms the backbone of society and economy. This explainer explores what makes infrastructure 'critical', threats and why safeguarding it has become a top priority for governments, businesses and communities. The guide identifies critical infrastructure sectors in Australia.