Electronic commerce
Alternative labels
Online commerce
e-commerce
Internet commerce
Electronic payment systems
Digital commerce
Digital marketplaces
Report
Online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol in Australia – behaviour, attitudes and support for change
This report presents survey responses in relation to the online sale, delivery and advertising of alcohol in Australia and support for online advertising policy measures. It finds that online alcohol sales and advertising are exposing Australians to increased harm – especially people most at risk – while current laws fail to keep pace with the...
Report
Report on G20 trade measures
The report provides transparency on trade policy trends and developments during a period marked by heightened geopolitical tensions. It finds that a global trend towards trade-restrictive practices is contributing to shortages, price volatility, and uncertainty. The report also provides updates on trade-related developments and discussions including e-commerce and trade and the environment.
Briefing paper
Key milestones in Australian regulation of digital platforms 2015–2023: a chronology
This chronology provides an overview of key milestones in digital platform regulation from the introduction of the Enhancing Online Safety for Children Act 2015 to the end of 2023.
Strategy
Joint statement initiative on electronic commerce
This agreement on electronic commerce follows five years of negotiations among a large and diverse group of World Trade Organization (WTO) Members, jointly convened by Australia, Japan and Singapore to establish new trade rules for the digital economy.
Report
Review of online choice architecture and vulnerability
This report explores how the way in which online platforms are designed to influence our decisions, known as online choice architecture (OCA), disproportionately impacts outcomes for consumers in vulnerable circumstances. It aims to both motivate government and regulators to look at OCA and vulnerability together, rather than in isolation, and to build the foundation for...